Gene was born on August 23rd, 1942 in Bath, Maine, son of the late Bertram and Hattie Webber Leask. He was a 1960 graduate of Morse High School. He served in the US Navy on the USS Calcaterra from 1960 to 1963.
Gene worked for 31 years at Bath Iron Works in various positions, retiring in 1995 as a Systems Analyst. He then worked as a sexton and clerical treasurer for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick.
In the following years Gene worked with his son, Robert, in the woodworking/carpentry/home improvement business. Gene did what needed to be done without being asked. In Gene’s earlier years, he was a member of the Morse High School Rifle Club and was awarded the Expert Rifleman Medal. He was also involved in JV Basketball, Intramural Basketball and went on to coach a championship Little League team and Midget League Basketball team
Gene’s primary passion was his family, friends and loved ones. A past evaluation stated: "He is an example of what others can strive for". He enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Sage Swingers Square and Round Dance Club. Gene also loved golf, fishing and anything to do with the sea. He had a quietly adventurous spirit and loved travelling with family and friends to many parts of the world.
Gene’s legacy lives on through the lives of his children, Anne Leask of Bath; Robert Leask of Dresden; Joseph Leask, his wife Misty and their three children, Joey, Daniel and Amber; Melissa Leask of Lisbon; and April Benner of Bowdoin and her four children Tyler, Tim, Kaiden and Isabella.
He is survived by the love of his life, Linda Ann Bohan and her family, six cousins, their spouses and families and a vast network of very special friends from Maine to California.
The family would like to express their thanks and deepest appreciation for the care received from the medical and nursing staff of Midcoast Hospital , Maine Center for Cancer Medicine, and CHANS Home Health Care and Hospice.
Arrangements are under the care of Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick. In Gene’s memory, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086.
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held on Saturday, April 28th 2012 at 3:00 PM at Linda’s home in Harpswell, Maine. Please join us as we celebrate the life of a man who was courageous, humorous, positive and noble to the end.
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