Leonard H. Stanton
July 17, 1922 – March 7, 2019
Leonard H. Stanton, 96, of Sun City Center peacefully passed away after a short illness on March 7, 2019. Len was born July 17, 1922, in Syracuse, New York to Leonard and Catherine (Conran) Stanton. He proudly served our country for four years with the 8th Army Air Corps in Bodney, Norfolk, UK and the 352nd Fighter Group Company in the Battle of the Bulge campaign achieving the rank of sergeant.
While serving our country in World War II, he married the love of his life, Betty D. Russell, in Downham Market, Norfolk, U.K., September 28, 1945, and they shared 73 inseparable years together. Len worked as Quality Control Manager for Lipe Rollway Corporation in Syracuse and served as its credit union V.P. He was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing in the Adirondacks, playing baseball, softball, bowling, and coaching Little League for his son and grandson.
Retiring to Florida in 1984, Len spent summers in North Carolina. He and Betty enjoyed dance clubs, cruising, travel and many activities of Kings Point. A great golfer, he often scored his age on local courses with his beloved son Terry at his side. He will be remembered as a gentle giant with a sharp mind and great sense of humor who was devoted to his family and to his pets.
He is survived by wife Betty (Sun City Center, Fla.), daughter-in-law Nancy Stanton (Sun City Center, Fla.), a grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Terry Stanton, a brother and two sisters.
A memorial service was held March 23 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Sun City Center.
Interment will take place at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lifepath Hospice or any veterans group of your choice.
While serving our country in World War II, he married the love of his life, Betty D. Russell, in Downham Market, Norfolk, U.K., September 28, 1945, and they shared 73 inseparable years together. Len worked as Quality Control Manager for Lipe Rollway Corporation in Syracuse and served as its credit union V.P. He was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing in the Adirondacks, playing baseball, softball, bowling, and coaching Little League for his son and grandson.
Retiring to Florida in 1984, Len spent summers in North Carolina. He and Betty enjoyed dance clubs, cruising, travel and many activities of Kings Point. A great golfer, he often scored his age on local courses with his beloved son Terry at his side. He will be remembered as a gentle giant with a sharp mind and great sense of humor who was devoted to his family and to his pets.
He is survived by wife Betty (Sun City Center, Fla.), daughter-in-law Nancy Stanton (Sun City Center, Fla.), a grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Terry Stanton, a brother and two sisters.
A memorial service was held March 23 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Sun City Center.
Interment will take place at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lifepath Hospice or any veterans group of your choice.