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S Iane T. (Grenier) Leland
August 20, 1931 — December 2, 2008
RUTLAND – Driane T. (Grenier) Leland, 77 of Oakridge Drive, formerly of Princeton, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in UMass Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.
Her husband of 53 years, James F. Leland, Sr. died in 2006. She leaves two sons, Bruce K. Leland of Merida, Mexico and Matthew B. Leland of Rutland; two daughters, Suzanne T. Ayler and her husband Charles of Holden and Christine H. Westerlind and her husband David of Rutland; ten grandchildren, Sara, Erica, Kerri, Timothy, Beatrice, James, Casey, Tess, Kaleb, and Mackenzie; and two great grandsons, Ryan and Liam, and most recently was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her son, James F. Leland, Jr., who died in 1972.
She was born in Danbury, CT, daughter of Francis H. and Helen C. (Silvernail) Grenier and was raised in Worcester and lived in Princeton for 18 years before moving to Rutland 23 years ago. She graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester and Annhurst College in Woodstock, CT. Mrs. Leland spent her entire career as a first grade teacher at the Thomas Prince Elementary School in Princeton, before retiring in 1991. She and her husband owned and operated Rockhurst Antiques in Rutland. She was a member of Prince of Peace Church in Princeton.
Driane enjoyed antiquing, traveling throughout the US and Canada, and baking. She was happiest surrounded by her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. She could always be found at their various sporting and school events, cheering them on.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral for Driane will be held on Friday, December 5th, from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Prince of Peace Church, 1 Worcester Road, Princeton. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rutland Fire and Ambulance Fund, 240 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543, or the Rutland 4th of July Committee, Gift Fund, 250 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543.
Guestbook & Website: www.milesfuneralhome.com
Her husband of 53 years, James F. Leland, Sr. died in 2006. She leaves two sons, Bruce K. Leland of Merida, Mexico and Matthew B. Leland of Rutland; two daughters, Suzanne T. Ayler and her husband Charles of Holden and Christine H. Westerlind and her husband David of Rutland; ten grandchildren, Sara, Erica, Kerri, Timothy, Beatrice, James, Casey, Tess, Kaleb, and Mackenzie; and two great grandsons, Ryan and Liam, and most recently was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her son, James F. Leland, Jr., who died in 1972.
She was born in Danbury, CT, daughter of Francis H. and Helen C. (Silvernail) Grenier and was raised in Worcester and lived in Princeton for 18 years before moving to Rutland 23 years ago. She graduated from Ascension High School in Worcester and Annhurst College in Woodstock, CT. Mrs. Leland spent her entire career as a first grade teacher at the Thomas Prince Elementary School in Princeton, before retiring in 1991. She and her husband owned and operated Rockhurst Antiques in Rutland. She was a member of Prince of Peace Church in Princeton.
Driane enjoyed antiquing, traveling throughout the US and Canada, and baking. She was happiest surrounded by her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. She could always be found at their various sporting and school events, cheering them on.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral for Driane will be held on Friday, December 5th, from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Prince of Peace Church, 1 Worcester Road, Princeton. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rutland Fire and Ambulance Fund, 240 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543, or the Rutland 4th of July Committee, Gift Fund, 250 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543.
Guestbook & Website: www.milesfuneralhome.com
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