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Leonard James Porell 1912 - 1974

Leonard James Porell was born on May 26, 1912 in Sanford, Maine United States to Margaret Murphy Porell. He married Marie Laurette Antonia Porell in 1937, and had children Suzanne Lize (Porell) Borgert, David Porell, and Veronique Mildred (Boulanger) Porell. Leonard Porell died at age 62 years old on September 27, 1974 at Home 115 Saco St, in Westbrook, Cumberland County, and was buried on September 25, 1974 at St Hyacinth's Cemetery 296 Stroudwater St, in Westbrook.

Leonard James Porell

Len, Lenny

May 26, 1912

Sanford, Maine, United States

September 27, 1974

Home 115 Saco St, in Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine, 04092, United States

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05/26

1912

Birthday

May 26, 1912

Birthdate

Sanford, Maine United States

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Early Life & Education

My father received his high school diploma in Sanford, Maine. After he graduated , the family moved to Windsor, Canada to establish a new life. While in Windsor, he met the love of his life, Laurette Antonia Gagnon Boulanger, and married her. Dad and mom moved to Westbrook, Maine to make a life of their own where they were employed by the S. D. Warren Paper Company. My father was a brilliant man!!! Dad could adapt to any type of engineering problem given and he would be able to fix it. Dad was a Combustion Engineer! He was always called on to fix any type of mechanical issues that happen at the mill. Dad was also the Engineer for a train that hauled the logs into the mill. In all, Dad was "a man of all trade." He didn't need a degree to do what he could do. He was born an engineer! I'm so proud of my father! I would also like to mention his brothers. They were also brilliant in their own field. I'm truelly proud the Porell men!
Religious Beliefs

My father Leonard, Len to most, was born into a Roman Catholic family and baptized sometime during the later part of 1912 thru 1913. He attended church religiously. Dad was Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus(KOC) Council #2219 of Westbrook, Maine. He was very active in church ceremonies as well as community functions. Dad was successful in attaining the Knights of Columbus Council Hall where meetings were conducted and fund raising events were held to support the KOC programs. The Knights of Columbus of Westbrook, Maine is still active today.
Professional Career

My father was Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus (KOC) Council #2219 of Westbrook, Maine. He was employed by the S. D. Warren Paper Company. My father was a knowledgeable man!!! Dad was a Combustion Engineer! Dad could adapt to any type of engineering problem given and fix any type of mechanical issues that happen at the paper mill. As an engineer, he operated a train that hauls logs into the paper mill. In essence, Dad was "a master of all trade." He was born an engineer! He didn't need a degree to do what he could do. As proud as I am of my father, I would also like to mention the brilliance of his brothers. They were all brilliant in their own field. I am truly honored to be related to the Porell men!
09/27

1974

Death

September 27, 1974

Death date

Congested Heart Failure

Cause of death

Home 115 Saco St, in Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine 04092, United States
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09/25

1974

Gravesite & Burial

September 25, 1974

Funeral date
St Hyacinth's Cemetery 296 Stroudwater St, in Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine 04092, United States
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David Porell

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08/27/2021

Leonard James Murphy Porell

Dad, being so natural, is quite attractive.

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David Porell

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The Porell Brothers

This was taken on Uncle Clifford's wedding day.
(L-R) Olivier, Leonard, Clifford, and Reginald
Leonard (Eldest), Olivier (2nd), Clifford (3rd), Reginald (youngest)

Date & Place: in Maine United States

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