daughter's home in Enfield, NH. Marjorie was the eldest child of Edgar and
Ida (Napsey) Carpenter. She was born in Hanover, NH on January 25, 1919.
While she lived in Claremont, NH from 1940 to 2004, Marjorie enjoyed the
last two years of her life with her daughter Mikol Leskiewicz, R.N., N.D.,
in Enfield, NH.
Graduating from Keene High School, Marjorie went on to graduate from the
Elliot Community School of Nursing in Keene in 1940. She began working at
what was then called Claremont General Hospital on February 2, 1941.
Marjorie was married to Edward Leskiewicz of Claremont, NH on February 7,
1946, barely ten days after his return from serving as an Army Engineer with
the 188th Combat Division in the European Theater in World War II.
She is predeceased by her husband Edward Leskiewicz and a brother John
Carpenter.
She is survived by two daughters, Mikol Leskiewicz of Enfield, NH and Judy
Belden of New London, NH; one son, Edward Leskiewicz, Jr. of Claremont; two
grandchildren, Ryan and Chelsea Leskiewicz of Claremont; one sister, Mary
Barrett of Sharon, VT and in-laws including Millie Whitney and Anne Guthrie
of Wilder, VT and many nieces and nephews.
In Marjorie's long life she was devoted to her family and to serving others.
She was a multitalented person whose many creative gifts were manifest in
her nursing career and in her life as a selfless and magnificent mother and
wife. One of her many special gifts was her amazing perennial flower gardens
with her many awesome peonies at her Stone House Home in Claremont where she
lived from 1950 to 2004.
During her 48 years of nursing service at the Valley Regional Hospital in
Claremont, which was completed March 26, 1989, Marjorie filled many roles
including Emergency Room Nurse, Obstetrical Nurse, Charge Nurse on the
Surgical Unit, and Night Supervisor on the 11 p.m.-7 a.m. shift. She was a
great team worker and enjoyed every minute of her nursing career.
In Marjorie's long life she was selflessly devoted to her family, relatives,
and nursing service. Her selflessness didn't end there. From 1955 to 1985
Marjorie and her husband Edward co-created, owned, and operated the Otter
Park Campground in New London, New Hampshire. This venture brought endless
summer joy to countless people from around the United States and Canada.
When her husband suffered a stroke in 1975, she took care of him at home
until he passed at home on April 25, 1993. And then it was time to raise her
two grandchildren who lived next door. Nothing was ever too much work for
Marjorie. Selfless service was her greatest joy.
At any time of year and especially the Holidays, Marjorie could be found
preparing the most marvelous dinners for family and relatives. She
celebrated life no matter what the challenges and difficulties along the
way. She was a living example of the proverb, "Love knows no burden." For
almost fifty years Marjorie could be found forty hours a week on nights at
the hospital. Her days would be filled with joyful service to family,
relatives, and campground guests in the summer.
A woman of boundless energy and enthusiasm for life, Marjorie was of the
sort, as one friend said, "They don't make them like her any more." When she
was a child she enjoyed singing during the Depression when the Salvation
Army came to town, especially the lines that ran, "I've got the joy, joy,
joy, deep down in my heart." Marjorie lived her talk and walked the walk.
She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her smile was unforgettable. She
was kind and generous to all.
The light and love she brought into this world will be missed. In her
nursing career she was an example of professional nursing at its best. She
wore her nursing cap to her last day of practice. In all of her life she had
a "regal" quality about her, and she made people feel welcome. God bless
you, Marjorie, from all of us who knew you. We love you dearly.
Friends may call at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street on Wednesday
evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, September 28th, at Eleven
O'clock at the Funeral Home with William Gonzales, a special friend, leading
the service.
Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.