OWLS HEAD — Louis Moulton Leach, much loved husband of Agnes, passed peacefully into Heaven on October 11, 2023, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by loved ones, in the home he built and loved.

Louis was born on January 3, 1930, in Rockland, Maine, to Lewis Hart Doucette and Marion (Green) Leach. He received his education in Rockland schools and graduated high school in 1948. Following graduation, he pursued further studies at Knox Business College. In 1951, Louis enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a radio operator in Japan during the Korean War. After his military service, he embarked on a long career with The New England Telephone Company, starting as a lineman and retiring as a central office technician from the Camden office in 1986.

Louis first saw his future wife, Agnes Sullivan, as she was exiting the Strand Theater in Rockland. His immediate response? “Wow!” They exchanged vows on December 24, 1951, and their union endured for nearly 72 years. Settling in Owls Head, Louis undertook the task of finishing and remodeling their home, ultimately transforming it into a cherished gathering place for four generations.

A talented craftsman with a keen eye for detail, Louis found immense joy in his workshop, building intricate scale models of boats and planes. He took pleasure in sailing and piloting his radio-controlled models as an active member of local clubs. Louis dedicated time to restoration and repair, whether it was mending the grandchildren’s toys or tackling household repairs – he possessed the remarkable ability to fix anything.

Louis had a lifelong love of sailing and as a young couple, he and Agnes sometimes borrowed his Uncle Lucien Green’s sailboat. After retiring, Louis fulfilled his dream of owning and sailing his own boat, Tybee. They enjoyed sailing around Penobscot Bay with family and friends.

In the late 1960s, Louis and Agnes joined the Owls Head Baptist Church, where they discovered their spiritual home and sense of fellowship. They remained dedicated to the church community until declining health prevented their active participation.

Family was everything to Louis and Agnes and they attended many events involving their children and grandchildren. Whether in the chorus or with a starring role, Louis’s grandchildren remember unwavering encouragement and enthusiastic support. The family recalls that Louis displayed genuine interest in all of their pursuits and was always approachable for any conversation. He showed his love by making them feel important whenever they were around him. When his garage door was open, you knew he was ready for company, and hardly a day went by without someone stopping by to visit with him. His grandchildren often joked that he had more of a social life than they did.

Louis was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth (Betty) Robinson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Agnes; his brother, Robert Leach and his wife Sheila, of Palm City, Florida; daughters, Laurie Rule and her husband Charles Hill of Colorado, Elaine Prosser and her husband Kevin, of Hermon; grandchildren Janna Smith and her husband Chad of Colorado, Danica Wooster and her partner Rick, of Auburn, Rachel Fiori and her husband Tim of Raymond, and Adam Prosser and his wife Danielle of Levant; four great-grandchildren, Addison and Lillian Smith, and Bennett and Olivia Prosser; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, his dear friend Heidi Stevens Hooper, and many wonderful friends and neighbors who dropped by with meals and great conversations.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held next year at a date to be determined.

Condolences may be shared at bchfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.