Woodbury- LeRoy T. Huckin, 85, of Woodbury, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday December 1st, 2011. He was the husband of Elise Dorothea (McQuillin) Huckin.

Mr. Huckin was born June 8, 1926 in Englewood, NJ, son of the late Judge LeRoy B. and Hazel A. Huckin. Mr. Huckin was a US Navy WW II veteran and worked for General Electric as an engineer for 34 years in New York City. He enjoyed his retirement in Connecticut, was an avid bowler and cherished his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of 60 years, he leaves his children, Nancy L. Snow and her husband Richard McKenzie of Oxford, John and Karen Huckin of W. Granby, CT, and James and Linda Huckin of Concord, NC; nine grandchildren, Aaron Snow, Sarah Eyre, Timothy Snow, Rebecca Snow, Daniel Huckin, Elaina Kuljis, Arianne Huckin, Katie Huckin and Emily Huckin and also five great grandchildren and a sister in-law Gloria Huckin. He was predeceased by a brother, John B. Huckin.

The family extends a very special thanks to the Visiting Nurse Services of Oxford and those nursing aides who were in attendance, for their loving care given in this time of need.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: A memorial service will be held in April 2012. Burial services will be private.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.