Leroy B. Rand

Funeral services for Leroy B. Rand, age 83, of Ogdensburg, NY, will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00PM at Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, with Deacon James Crowley officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00PM up until the time of the services. Burial will follow funeral services at Notre Dame Cemetery. Mr. Rand passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Leroy is survived by his children, Michael Rand and his wife, Heather, of Ogdensburg, NY and Stephen Rand and his significant other, Leah Thompson and her two children, Owen Thompson and Tanner Smith, of Ogdensburg, NY; grandchildren, Shane (Brandi) Rand, Lorenzo Rand, Zendel (Josh) Cordwell, Janell (Caleb) Cordwell, and Noah Schermerhorn; a great grandchild, Hudson Rand; his siblings, Terry Rand and his wife, Carolyn, of Ogdensburg, NY, Brett Rand of Ogdensburg, NY, Brenda Trivilino and her husband, Philip, of Ogdensburg, NY and Claire Rand Murdock and her husband, Jim, of Ogdensburg, NY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Leroy is predeceased by his parents, Lorenzo and Iva Rand.

Leroy was born on June 20, 1942, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of the late Lorenzo "Tunnie" and Iva (Miller) Rand. He attended local schools and enlisted in the United States Army in 1961. He was later honorably discharged in 1964. Leroy married Sandra Jane LaFlair on August 28, 1965, at Notre Dame Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. D. Charbonneau, P.A. officiating. She predeceased him on November 13, 2023. Leroy was first employed at Ogdensburg Building Supply after his military discharge and later went to work for the IBEW Local 1249 as an electrician for over 25 years.

Leroy was a man of many passions, deeply devoted to his beloved wife, Sandy. He found joy in the great outdoors, spending countless hours hunting, fishing, gardening, and carving wood with care and craftsmanship. Leroy cherished time with his family and had a lifelong love for researching his family's genealogy, always eager to uncover and share their rich history. His warmth, curiosity, and love for nature and family will be dearly missed.

Donations may be made in Leroy's memory to Notre Dame Heritage Fund, 125 Ford Ave., Ogdensburg, NY 13669