Francis Hubert Leland

1932 - 2016

Francis Hubert Leland obituary, 1932-2016, Alton, ME

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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Birmingham Funeral Home

438 Main Street

Old Town, Maine

Francis Leland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 20, 2016.

Alton- Francis H. "Lee" Leland, 83, Chief Petty officer, USCG Retired, lost a courageous battle with heart disease January 17, 2016, peacefully at home surround by his family. He was born February 15, 1932, in Bangor, ME, The son of Shirley and Ella (Silk) Leland.
Francis "Lee" Leland served 20 years in the United States Military; four years in the Marines and 16 years in the Coast Guard. He retired from the Military in 1971 and then worked at Timberland Machines and American Concrete until he retired for good. After retirement, he devoted his time to his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going out in his boat, the outdoors, and spent a lot of time working around the yard. He enjoyed quality time with his family and friends and the many family barbecue get-to-gethers. His many cats always held a special place in his heart and he treated them with nothing but love.
In addition to his parents and loving step-mother Jenny Leland, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years Shirley Mae Leland in 2004 and an infant son Bruce Everett Leland in 1960. Francis is survived by a loving and caring sister, Nancy Salisbury and her husband Richard and their family of Trenton; daughter, Tammy (Leland) Kennedy and her husband John; five sons, Mark "Butch" Leland and his wife Debbie, William Leland, Robert Leland and his wife Milly, Thomas "Bud" Leland and his wife Stacey, and son Mathew Leland and his wife Cathy; grandchildren, Jamie Kennedy and his wife Kim, Tammy (Leland ) Watters and her husband Chris, Mark Rogers, Derek Leland and girlfriend Debbie Xiong, Tianna (Leland) Whitmore and her husband Ryan, Lynda Johnston, Shawn Leland, Kristie (Leland) Spaulding and her husband Clinton, Dana Leland and girlfriend Emily Lonko, Whitney Leland and spouse Caitlin Scott-Leland, Brad Leland, Mikala Leland, Cooper Leland, and Tucker Leland; and many great grandchildren; a very special family friend of many years Ellie Bassett , a special friend Chrissy Thurston; a special companion of many years, Linda Miller, and several nieces and nephews.

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January 14, 2024

brenda

I remember most how much he loved his wife and children and that smile that always welcomed you . I miss you Uncle Lee and Aunt Shirl will always love and miss you very much

February 22, 2016

frank

to my extended and missed family the LELANDS. I am so sorry for the loss of mom and now my namesake as I called ur father dad. u are the kindest family I have ever been attached to, I remember my mom saying I have some nice boys for u to meet.........the parties at butchies' old trailer in milford is where I met my other mom and dad. tons of softball and wild times with my brothers from another mother billy butch bud and the gang. great memories a great family. stay strong knowing they are watching all of us and are happily together again. miss the WHOLE FAMILY.

love to all

frank (as mom called me the BLACK sheep of the family)

February 6, 2016

janis thibodeau

thoughts and prayers for your family at this difficult time.

January 23, 2016

Harvey and Catherine Holmes

Billy, Butch, Bobby, Tammy, Bud and Matt our most sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 23, 2016

Amy Young

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Leland family. Lee we will miss your visits on the boat with Butch. We always loved seeing you! Thank you for raising such an amazing family and giving me and Donnie one of the best friends we could ever ask for in Bud. RIP and please give Shirley hugs from us. If you see Ryan tell him his Momma loves and misses him

January 23, 2016

Walt and Geneva May

May your memories outweigh your sadness in this time.

January 22, 2016

Lisa Honnell

Thoughts and prayers going out to the whole family. Lee was a wonderful man.

January 22, 2016

Craig Harris

My thoughts and prayers to the Leland family. Lee was a great man and neighbor. I always enjoyed the Saturday night racing at Speedway 95 or Unity with Lee. The town of Alton will not be the same without Lee. Rest in Peace Lee.

January 22, 2016

Richard & Michelle Zielinski

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 21, 2016

Barbie Kitchen

My blessing goes out to the Leland Family , Lee was a wonderful man, who love the out doors. I'm going to miss seeing him outside as I go by his house . He was always sitting out on his deck, watching the bird's.His family was always there sending time playing ball and having a fire. Big cook outs and talking about fishing. Lee was a big fishing man. He like to go to bluehill to fish. He took his friend's there a lot. I sure are going to miss him around for a neighbor.

January 21, 2016

Dinah & Froggy Worcester

Our love to all the family at this difficult time. We know he will be greatly missed. Such a gentle man.

January 21, 2016

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January 21, 2016

Shirley Pescosolido

Lee, my neighbor, my buddy will be missed tremendously. Definitely won't be the same without Lee, he was a great man. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.

January 21, 2016

Richard and Judy Conroy

Bobby so sorry to hear about your dad

January 20, 2016

Adam and Lisa Edgerly

So sorry Jamie, Tammy, Butch and the Leland family...you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 20, 2016

Michele Doucette

To the Leland family. Sorry for the loss of your dad he was an amazing man. Will always remember the good times we had at bbques , boat rides, going to speedway 95 and the Saturday night card games. Will never forget you Lee R.I.P. Michele and Jamie Doucette

January 20, 2016

Brenda O'Brien

We will miss you Uncle I have not seen you for awhile but believe me you have always been in my heart and the love and memories are great ones I will never forget such a wonderful Aunt and Uncle. To my cousin's I love all of you so much and pray the love you have for each other will help you get through.You have so many special memories

January 20, 2016

Richard and Judy Conroy

Butch Tammy and Billy so sorry for your loss.

January 20, 2016

Bill Kitchen

The neighborhood has lost a great man... It's not going to be the same around here without Lee.... His nickname to me was Mr. fix it he knew everything want to come to automobiles.... I learned a lot from him.... Love going mackerel fishing with him.... He never said no when you needed a hand..... Lee can now rejoin his wife he missed tremendously.... Thoughts and prayers go out to the kids and grandkids...

January 20, 2016

Bill Kitchen

I am going to miss that man very much...was a great great man... Knowledge was unbelievable Mr. fix-it I call him if he taught me a lot......he loved his family and friends very much... Now he can rest in peace inquiry rejoin your wife he missed tremendously.. The neighborhood isn't going to be the same without you....

January 20, 2016

Jeanne & Jim

They say when we lose a parent, that the earth shifts. I believe Butch, that is God shutting the Golden Door to heaven...Your sweet dad is in a very very good place. Jim and I send our love.

January 20, 2016

Crystal Ellis

Alton will not be the same without Lee. I will miss his sarcasm and sense of humor, a man of great character. Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones as you navigate through this difficult time.

January 20, 2016

Ron Spencer Jr

I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of lee he was a great man

January 20, 2016

Tina boober

Lee will be missed and it's sad such a good man had to get his wings so fast

January 20, 2016

Ron Spencer Jr

Lee was a great man sending out prayers and condolences to the family and friends

January 20, 2016

Lacie Doucette

Rest Peacefully

January 20, 2016

Randy Doucette

I send my condolences to the whole family Lee was a great man he will be missed dearly

January 20, 2016

rodney lajoie

sending thoughts and prayers to all of you thru this tough time

January 20, 2016

Randy Doucette

January 20, 2016

Randy Butler

Deepest condolensces to your family.

January 20, 2016

In your time of grief, may the Leland family lean on God's sustaining strength and encouragement. He alone can comfort our sad and broken heart when someone we love dies. Psalm 147:3

~D. Reynolds

January 20, 2016

Shawn Leland

I love you gramp, & will miss you always ! Thank you for everything !

January 20, 2016

Wdn. Dave Georgia

My condolences,remember the best of times spent together to get you through this difficult time. Rely on family and friends for support.

January 20, 2016

Deb Murphy & Stan Knapp Murphy

So sorry for your loss. Stan speaks fondly of Lee.

January 20, 2016

Patricia Stoddard

My heart goes out to the entire Leland family. I have known all of you for many years and Lee was someone who always had a warm hug and a teasing word whenever I saw him just as I got whenever I saw any of you. He will remain in my heart as he does all of yours. I pray that your family gains strength from the many memories that you all have of Lee and the gatherings that you all shared. I love you all and I will remember Lee in the most fondest of ways. Bless you all at this difficult time in your lives. It's so hard to say goodbye to someone that we cherish and have had in our lives for so long. I know that you will carry on Lee's legacy in life. You all made him so very proud and he will also carry you in his heart forever. Til you meet again...

January 20, 2016

Scott Blair

Butch,
Sorry for your loss, condolences to you and your family.

January 20, 2016

Betty Robertson

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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