Thomaston- Mr. Lenard C. Oldham, 74, died Saturday, February 19, at his home. He was the husband of Marlene M. (Reeves) Oldham. Mr. Oldham was born October 2, 1936 in Waterbury son of the late Hugh L. and Signe (Carlsson) Oldham. A lifelong resident of Thomaston Lenard attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School class of 1955. Following high school he had attended Mattatuck Community College. He had served honorably in the United States Army, stationed in Korea and had served as an auxiliary state policeman and was a member of the VFW Post 10240. An accomplished marksman, he had been a competition pistol shooter and had competed at many competitions, but especially enjoyed the national competitions in Camp Perry, Ohio. He was a member of the NRA, the former Wigwam Gun Club and the Bell City Gun Club. For many years he had been involved in the Boy Scouts with Troop 53 and shared his joy for the outdoors and winter camping with the scouts. He had helped two scouts attain their Eagle Scout ranking. His love of outdoors included hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He was proud of the fact he had had climbed Mt. Katahdin in Maine. He had a love for history and books and spent a lot his time reading, watching the History Channel and at the Thomaston Public Library, of which he was big supporter. He started his career with the A.W. Hayden Company and then went onto a long career with Airpax in Cheshire from 1962 until his retirement in 1995. He had worked as a toolmaker in the model room of research and development. He enjoyed his retirement with his family and especially with his grandchildren because with them he could a like a kid again and enjoyed working with models and model trains. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Jon-Paul Oldham and his wife Jean of Thomaston; two daughters, Wendy Elsdon and her husband Gregory of Thomaston and Dayna R. Oldham of Thomaston; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Kyle, Samantha, Ashley, Denis, Amanda and Brent. He was predeceased by his brother, Roger E. Oldham. Arrangements: Calling hours will be held Thursday evening, February 24, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Lyons Funeral Home 46 High Street Thomaston. A graveside service with full military honors will be held in the spring at the Hillside Cemetery, time and date will be announced. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Thomaston Public Library 248 Main Street Thomaston, CT 06787.

Service Information Cemetery Hillside Cemetery Center Street Thomaston, CT --> Visitation Thursday February 24, 2011 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lyons Funeral Home 46 High Street Thomaston, CT 06787 -->