Mr. Leslie Paul Hazzard, 78, of Main Street, Fort Plain, New York died Friday, October 12, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice House in Gloversville, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Born on March 27, 1940 in Fort Plain, NY, he was the son of Leslie Wood Hazzard and Rena Bellinger Hazzard.  He lived on Main Street in Fort Plain his entire life.  He was a graduate of Fort Plain Central School, Class of 1958.

Mr. Hazzard was employed at local car dealerships, working over 40 years for M.W. Roosevelt & Sons, as a mechanic and then in the Collison Center.

He was of Lutheran faith, serving as a member of Church Council and Choir in the past.

Mr. Hazzard was an auto racing fan and animal lover.

He is survived by his sister, Sandra L. Hazzard and his faithful K-9, Babe; as well as several cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Fort Plain Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY.