FENNIMORE – Leon E. Ure, 90, went into the arms of the Lord, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on August 5, 1934, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Donald R. and Fannie Beatrice (Morehouse) Ure.
Leon was a 1952 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School.
He was a lifelong auto mechanic, who specialized in everything Volkswagen. Leon worked for Bromley Imports in Glens Falls for years, before opening his own garage, Leon Ure’s Garage 1968. He was well known in the area as the man to go to for your Volkswagen. Leon retired at the age of seventy-three.
Leon had a great love for cars; he was a member of the Adirondack Car Enthusiasts. Over the past years, he could be found attending, assisting at many of the area car shows and helping others out with their car questions. Cars were his life, and he passed that love onto his family members. His family and him were able to create many memories surrounded by family and cars.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his longtime partner for over 30 years, Elaine Bortell, his two sisters, Ida Dingman and Fannie Whitney, his three brothers, Don Ure, Jr., Elliot Ure, Carl Ure and his son, Dan Ure.
He is survived his six children, Jim Ure, Debbie Diamond, Dave Ure and his girlfriend, Cheryle O’Keefe, Dru Ure and his wife, Joelyn, Denise Ure and Douglas Ure; numerous, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; his two sisters, Carol Irwin, and Alice Pillsbury; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be sent to Operation Santa Clause, P.O. Box 707, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Sorry to hear this , Leon was a great influence to all he came in contact with. He will be greatly missed.
I gonna miss you old buddy, the short time I’ve known you. You will never be forgotten in my heart. As always a fist bump when we saw each other at dinner.
May you rest in piece
A kind and dear man who will be missed. I always had a smile after talking with Leon.
His presence will always be missed. A face that I got used to seeing and knowing what he would say. His gratitude for life and his unique way with his words will leave a trail of memories. RIP God is with you!
You always made me laugh. Never a dull moment. You and Red best behave up there!!
So sorry for your loss Dave and family. A great man, larger than life. He will be missed by many
I am so sorry for your loss. Leon was a good man.
I am glad to have met Leon recently. My condolences Dave to you and your entire family!
we are sorry for your loss your dad was a great man
So sad another legend gone. Rest in peace my friend
I didn’t know Leon butI knew his don Al & I’m surr he was as charitable as his son🙏💕
My heart and prayers go out to his whole family. Leon was an awesome person.
Uncle Leon has always special to me. He could always make me laugh. As kids we spent a lot of time with Leon.and the family. Such fond memories. Always working on cars and shooting the – – – -. He and dad were close when I was a kid. Love to all-of you. He will be missed.
RIP Uncle Leon. Our sincere condolences go out to the family, friends and all who knew Leon. You will be missed.
Love, Don and Renee Ure and family!
Leon has a long long loyal list of family and friends who will with great sadness miss his cheerful presence, I know for myself he will not soon be forgotten. Leon Ure attached himself to me just a few short years ago and it’s my firm belief God had this planned because it would be Leon that kept me focused on what was most important to remain healthy and happy even though I may not have wanted to at that point in time and for this and your persistence, LEON URE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR FRIENDSHIP, YOUR SMILE, YOUR LOVE FOR A GOOD HOT MEAL, YOUR LAUGH AS WELL AS YOUR KIND ♥️. ( we all know you never lost your wandering mind. Nor were you afraid to express it because it’s like you would tell me every time your mind would get to wandering) “ IT NEVER HURTS TO TRY, YOU NEVER KNOW!!!”
For all this I love you and am forever grateful to be a part of your 90 years 🫶🙏☕️♥️🍤🍦🍝🧋🆒9️⃣0️⃣*️⃣🏁🇺🇸🛣️🦻🦻🗣️👟👖👕🐶🐶🐶🐎