Leonard Pagliero

Leonard Pagliero OBE (22 August 1913 – 8 August 2008) was Director of the Stationers Association and Chairman of The Kennel Club. During World War II, he served as a pilot for RAF Transport Command. He was also a dog show judge and judged several times at Crufts. He became Master of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, and was given the Freedom of the City of London.

Early life Born to an Italian immigrant, who had moved to England for economic reasons. Leonard decided to fully adopt British nationality rather than Italian. and began a series of worldwide kennel club conferences with the first being held in London in 1978. After five years in office he chose to not pursue re-election. He since continued to serve the society as a trustee, an honorary life member and Vice-President.

Later life He became Director of the Stationers Association, and found the International Federation of Stationers Associations in 1955. He was elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers in 1982. He was also made a Freeman of the City of London.

In the last year of his life he lost the majority of his sight due to macular degeneration. He was cared for by his friend of over twenty years, Liz Cartledge. He died in August 2008, to an expected heart attack.

Family and heritage His wife Winifred died from Alzheimer's disease in her 60s, and they together had two sons, Michael and John.