Leo Alfred Auger

He was born in Troy, NH on January 24, 1935, the son of Arthur J. and Rosealba (Harness) Auger. He grew up in Troy and attended Troy schools, graduating in 1954 from Troy High School.

Leo served honorably as a Corporal in the US Marine Corp. Following his military duties, he returned home and was employed as a supervisor at the MPB Corporation for more than forty years.

He was a member of the Parish of the Holy Spirit and attended St. Bernard Church in Keene. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #819 of St. Bernard Church.

Leo loved traveling, going to many islands with his wife, children and friends. Bermuda was their favorite and they visited there many times. Right after retirement, Leo and Jean drove cross-country, stopping to see many attractions coast to coast. For many years, the couple wintered in Florida. Their first home was in Zephyrhills and later Lakeland. The loved visits from family and friends and were blessed by many friendships they made with people from all over the country.

Summer vacations were enjoyed by all. These vacations included going to the beaches of NH and ME, renting a cottage, taking the children to theme parks, and hiking in the White Mountains. They would go to their son’s campsite to relax, taking boat rides, having cookouts and partying. Leo loved being outside during the summer working in the vegetable garden, doing yard work, or relaxing by the pool. Above all, he loved being with his family.

Football season was a special time of year when their three sons would come over sometimes bringing friends to watch the games. They never missed a Patriots game!

Leo is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean S. (Zinn) Auger of Keene; three sons, Keith Auger and his wife, Diane Richards, Mark Auger and his life partner, Beth Hull, Glenn Auger and his wife, Dee, all of Keene; four grandchildren, Jennifer Mackay and her husband, Nate, Stephanie Auger, Brooke Place and her husband, Brandon, Tia Auger and her partner Anthony Oatley; two great-grandchildren, Addison Mackay and Gavin Mackay; a daughter-in-law, Brigitte Auger; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. A brother, Louis Auger and sisters, Gloria Auger, Rita Auger and Aline Braley, predeceased him.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00am in St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street, Keene. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Keene, will be held in the spring. There are no public calling hours.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Auger’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Kingsbury Pavillion, 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431.