Benjamin Freeman Leonard, 59, of Damascus, Md., formerly of Cincinnati, died suddenly at home on Thursday, November 27th. He was the beloved husband of Cindy (Messick) and devoted father of Eric Benjamin Leonard. Loving son of the late Renie Freeman and Robert J. Leonard and dear brother of the late Richard Tobin Leonard. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Robert J. Leonard, Jr., Renie L. (Edward) Dohrmann, Thomas F. (Barbara) Leonard of Cincinnati; Elizabeth L. (Robert) Krum of Hunt Valley, Md.; Charles S. Leonard of Denton, Tx; David H. (Patricia) of St. Louis, Mo.; and many loving nieces, nephews and dear cousins. Mr. Leonard was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and The University of Cincinnati. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 6 in Damascus, Md. Memorials may be sent to The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 701 E. Columbia Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 43215.