L. Janet Leonard

L. Janet Leonard, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  Janet was born on March 16,1937 in Mishawaka, Indiana and graduated from Saint Mary's Academy in South Bend, IN.  She married James J Leonard of Notre Dame, IN in 1955 at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church.  They resided in Fort Wayne since 1969 with their 3 sons.  Janet worked as a photographer in the Fort Wayne school system for 8 years, she then earned a certificate as a substance abuse counselor at the Washington House Detox Center.  She worked for Walker Family Information Center as a Supervisor for the next 18 years.  After retiring from Walker's, she went to work for her son as a receptionist and customer service representative with Preferred Automotive for 6 years and retired in 2006.  

Janet is survived by her family; James Jr (Linda), Jay (Ann) and Jon (Betsy), six grandchildren, Alexandria (Daniel), Jacob (Ashley), Abel, Grayston (Bekah), Abigail and Sidney and five great grandchildren, Lincoln, Leo, Penelope, Ruth and Franklin. Janet was preceded in death by her infant son, 1959.  

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 22, 2022 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46815  with calling one hour prior. Arrangements by Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Memorials may go to League of the Blind or Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Music Program.