Leona M. Lafleur

Leona M. (Duval) LaFleur, 72, died Saturday, June 21, at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with leukemia. Devoted wife of the late Roland H. LaFleur; loving mother of Marilyn R. and Peter N. Shorrock Sr. of Hopedale, Roland and Theresa LaFleur of Blackshear, GA, and the late Ronda Mae and Roxann LaFleur; loving sister of Joyce A. Prince of Barnstable, Gilda M. Duval of Petersham; loving grandmother of Rozann O. Mossa of Chicopee and Tianna L. LaFleur and Alex Stupski of Blackshear, GA; and Peter N. and Samantha R. Shorrock of Hopedale; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Also survived by extended family and loving friends. Daughter of the late Albert J. and Mary L. (Flynn) Duval. She lived in Holyoke for several years before returning to her childhood town that she called home for 40 years. She enjoyed sharing her musical abilities and also enjoyed sewing and crafts of many varieties. She was an avid follower of true crime investigations and not only liked to read about them but liked to try to solve them.

A graveside service will be held in Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre on Saturday, July 12, at 10:30 AM. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre Rd., Barre, is directing arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Quabbin School District Music Program, 872 South St., Barre, MA 01005 or to Baystate VNA Hospice, PO Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102-9058.