Walter John Lesnewski

COLCHESTER- Walter J. Lesnewski, 83 died on December 23, 2020 at Apple Rehab following a brief illness. He was born in Unionville on May 12, 1937 to the late Walter and Catherine (Rankl) Lesnewsky

Walter was hardworking and always active; he enjoyed farming, splitting wood, hunting and his John Deere Tractor, things that kept him outdoors in a place he truly loved.  He retired from the State of CT as an engineer for the Highway Department. He loved aviation and was a licensed pilot; he believed in a holistic lifestyle and diet and was a Reiki Master.

Walter was a loving father and grandfather who will be missed by his sons: Mark Lesnewski and his wife Kimberly of Gilford, NH, Luke Lesnewski of Colchester and Matthew Lesnewski and wife Glenda of Delaware and their mother, Anne Lesnewski of East Hampton; grandchildren Dylan, Mikhayla and Codey Lesnewski all of NH; great-granddaughters Scarlett and Amelia Torgerson of NH; his niece Susanne Mont and husband Bruce; nephew George Shaw; and great nieces Elizabeth and Hanna Mont. In addition to his parents, Walter was predeceased by his sisters, Jean Shaw and Margaret “Peggy” Lesnewsky.

Services will be held at a later date when family and friends can safely gather. Belmont Funeral Home LLC has been entrusted with Walter’s care, please visit www.belmontfh.com to leave condolences.

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