Leonard W. Magnusson

Leonard Walter Magnusson, born Dec 18, 1929 in St Louis, MO, passed away Friday March 22 after being struck with pneumonia and the flu earlier in the month, as well as Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, of 67 years and their children Susan, husband Dan, Nancy, husband Bob, and Frank; his granddaughter Wendy, husband Mike, and their sons Cody and Lex (Len’s great grandsons).

Len was employed by multiple chemical companies as a Professional Chemical Engineer, moving 16 times throughout his career. Len was an army veteran, wine maker, a sailor, music lover and sports car enthusiast. He won several national awards for the wines he produced, owned several sailboats over the years, and refurbished many cars. He played trumpet in a band at college dances and spent his later years singing in the choir at St. Christopher’s Church. Len and Betty have enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe as well as cruising trips. They traveled often with Friends of Monomoy Theater to London.

Len and Betty purchased Chatham Hardware and moved to Chatham in 1986. He and Betty were sailing enthusiasts, especially with their current boat “Rejoice” with Monomoy Yacht Club. Len was involved in starting Pleasant Bay Community Boating and Chatham Marconi Maritime Center.

Len will be missed by his family and friends.

Visitations will be held on Wednesday March 27 from 4 – 6 pm at Nickerson Funeral Home, Chatham. A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday March 28 at St Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Chatham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation (200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131) and/or Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (P.O. Box 421, North Chatham, MA 02650).

For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.