Wardwell C. Leonard Jr. ’50, of Ledyard, Conn.

Wardwell C. Leonard Jr. ’50, of Ledyard, Conn.; Dec. 8. He was a quality control chemist for 45 years at Pfizer in Groton, Conn., retiring in 1996. He was a catcher for the Pfizer softball team and a tuba player in the Pfizer band. A U.S. Army Air Forces veteran, he was a member of the American Chemical Society, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, the Rhode Island Genealogical Society, and Ledyard Congregational Church. He enjoyed gardening, kayaking, bird-watching, camping, baking, and the opera. He is survived by his wife, Viola Lenk Leonard ’50; three daughters, including Catherine Leonard ’76 and Sarah Leonard ’85; a son; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.