Leon M. Cornell

Leon Michael Cornell, 77, of Manchester, New Hampshire died October 25, 2026, after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Leon was born November 15, 1948 in Queens, New York. He was the son of Herb and Pearl Cornell. He spent his early years in Livingston, New Jersey. After graduating from Livingston High School, he graduated from Northeastern University and began his career at Boston City Hospital. From there he held various leadership positions at Elliot Hospital and then Concord Hospital as the Vice President of Human Resources. After retirement in 2007, he enrolled and graduated from the Culinary Arts Program at UNH, for fun and to perfect his cooking skills, particularly for Asian cuisine.

Leon's hobbies and interests were diverse, He loved learning and trying new things. He earned his pilot’s license and flew a small plane, traveled across the United States in his RV, rode his motorcycle for pleasure, enjoyed cars and loved bird watching.

Family was most important to Leon. He leaves behind his daughters, Molly Aboshar (Brian) and Emily Herald (Matthew); as well as five grandchildren: Alexandra, Ashleigh and Arianna Aboshar, and Brady and Jacob Herald. He is survived by his loving, longtime partner, Arlene Fishbein.

In addition, he will be missed by Ross and Jennifer Fishbein, with whom he shared a very special bond. He is also survived by his loyal friend and former wife, Patricia Cornell. He is predeceased by his parents and sister, Judy Brown.

Services: Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Sunday, November 1 at Lambert Funeral Home, 1799 Elm St, Manchester, NH, followed by the Funeral service immediately thereafter, at 11:30 am. Shiva will be observed at Temple Adath Yeshurun that evening from 4-6 pm. Minyan will be recited at 5:15 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dementia Society of America (Dementia Society of America),or the Maurice K Levy Family Fund at Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester, NH 03104, or Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue, 250 South Rd, Brentwood, NH 03833 (hiddenpondequinerescue.org).