Durham, New Hampshire
1911 - 2004
Durham - Hollis L. Leland, 92, of Piscataqua Road, died May 6, 2004 at his home in Durham.
Born November 20, 1911 in Sangerville, Me., the son of Will E. and Nellie N. (Jackson) Leland, he lived in Cranford, NJ for 27 years before coming to Durham in 1970.
In 1933 he received his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine, and in 1935 he received his MS in Physical Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire. He received his Ph. D. in Thermodynamics from Ohio State University in 1937.
Mr. Leland worked in petroleum research management for Exxon Research and Engineering Co., retiring in 1970.
While living in Cranford he was a member and Trustee of the First Presbyterian Church. More recently he has been a member and Steward of the Community Church of Durham.
Very active in the Durham community he was a member of the Board of Adjustments and the Conservation Commission in Durham as well as the Durham Historic Association.
After retiring he enjoyed fine arts painting, wood sculpting, and cabinet making.
He was member of Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, American Chemical Society, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Lubrication Engineers, Alpha Chi Sigma, and the UNH Presidents Council.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Rosamond (Emerson) Leland of Durham; 5 children, David E. Leland of San Diego, CA, Dale Eichorn of Durham, Jean Reid of Dover, Diane Newick of Dover and John E. Leland of Durham; 12 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; 1 niece and 3 nephews.
There are no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the family home at 184 Piscataqua Road, Durham.
Private burial will take place in the Durham Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Rosamond Emerson Leland Endowment For the Performing Arts, C/O The UNH Foundation, Elliott Alumni Center, 9 Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824.
To sign an online guestbook or send a condolence to the family please visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com
The Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Street, Newmarket is assisting with arrangements.
Dear John,
My father, Homer Hall, told me of your Dad's passing. I didn't realize that they were but three weeks apart in age and both received their Ph.D's at Ohio State...Renaissance men from 1911. My prayers are with you and your family. Peace and love,
Deb Hall Sandler
May 11, 2004 | So. Portland, ME
Pat and I extend our condolences to family members. We are left with fond memories of the brief moment which we shared together.
Joseph Schiro
May 11, 2004 | Dover, NH
Our deepest sympathies .. Sincerely, Forbes and Sylvia (Fitts) Getchell
Forbes and Sylvia Getchell
May 11, 2004 | Newmarket,, NH
Dear Mrs. Leland, John, Simone and Diana,
Please accept my sincere condolences with the loss of your kind husband, father and father-in-law. I wish you all a lot of strength during these difficult times. Love Jacky
Jacky Hoitsema
May 10, 2004 | Amstelveen-Holland
The ladies at Wellspring Chiropractic would like to send our condolences. You are in our thoughts.
Kim Moreau
May 10, 2004 | Dover
Our condolences from myself and all members of the Durham Fire Department.
Ronald O'Keefe
May 10, 2004 | Durham, NH
Offering our condolences to you and your family
Coby & Edo Westhoeve
May 10, 2004 | Vinkeveen, Holland
Dear Mrs. Leland, family, John and Simone,
My deepest condolances with the loss of your husband and father. May his memory give you all support. Yours sincerely, Betty Blumenthal
Betty Blumenthal-Hutjes
May 09, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carla & Don Decker
May 08, 2004 | Beverly Hills, FL
