Leo A. Staub

80, of Wrentham, entered into eternal care surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 2. Born in Hanover, PA, in 1927, he was the son of the late Cecelia and Laurence Smith. Married on Oct. 1, 1949, to Edna Edwards of Revere, MA, their 58 year marriage produced 10 children and 24 grandchildren. A US Navy veteran of World War II, Leo had sailed to Antarctica on Admiral Byrd's naval expedition of the South Pole. After a long career in building maintenance, Leo was retired from the Boston company of Leggett and McCall. Since their wedding in 1949, blessing of faith and family have enriched Leo and Edna. In addition to his wife he is survived by daughters, Susan Wilhelm and her husband Dave, of Ohio, Mary Whelton and husband Rich of Wrentham, Janet Mirabella and husband Raymond of Medford, and sons; William Staub and wife Louise of Hawaii, Paul Staub and wife Julia of Dracut, Timothy and his wife Debbie of Boxford, Joseph Staub and his wife Danette of Stoneham, Christopher Staub and his wife Shelly of Middleton, Theodore and his wife Cathy of Naperville, IL, and Daniel and his wife Susan of Stoneham, 24 grandchildren, and three sisters, Martha Staub, Margaret Atkins, and Rita Runk, all of Hanover, PA. Leo's unwavering faith in God and his strong love for his family, guided all of his decisions in life. He led by example and left a legacy of original sayings and teachings that continue to influence his children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the RJ Ross Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Route 1A, WRENTHAM CENTRE, on Friday March 7, from 4-8 PM. His Funeral Mass to remember and celebrate his life will be held on Saturday March 8, at 9 AM in St. Mary's Church, 140 South Street, Route 1A, Wrentham Centre. In lieu of flowers (no flowers in church during Lent), memorial contributions may be made to the International Mesothelioma Program, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115-9950. or to Makaha Valley Healing Center, 84-256 Makaha Valley Road, Waiana, Hawaii, 96792-2129. Condolences can be sent to family.staub@yahoo.com, and you may look for pictures of Leo at myspace.com.