BAR HARBOR — Leo Albert Boisvert, 83, died Oct. 19, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Dec. 28, 1927, in Lewiston, the son of Paul J. and Blanche (St. Pierre) Boisvert.

Leo was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His family was his life. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bar Harbor and the Knights of Columbus. Leo worked as a barber for 18 years and for 32 years owned and operated the Acadia Restaurant in Bar Harbor. He was active in bowling and enjoyed his time at Harvey and Mary Walls’ camp, their good friends, and in Florida vacationing during the winter.

Leo is survived by his beloved wife, Pierrette (Boulanger) Boisvert; they just celebrated 59 years of marriage Oct. 18; two sons, Paul Boisvert and wife, Linda, of Hancock and Peter Boisvert and wife, Susan, of Brunswick; one daughter, Denise Daugherty and husband, Rick; and a son-in-law, William Thurston, all of Bar Harbor; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Claude Boisvert; daughter, Dorothy Thurston; and one brother, Roger.

Friends are invited to call 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at Jordan-Fernald, 48 Eden St., Bar Harbor. A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bar Harbor, with Father John O’Hara, celebrant. Interment will be at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Bar Harbor. Contributions in Leo’s memory may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.