Katherine Greenleaf

GREENLEAF, Katherine (Hanley) Katherine (Hanley) Greenleaf, 91, of Suffield, beloved wife of George Greenleaf, died peacefully on Thursday, (June 4, 2009) at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born March 2, 1918, in Stafford Springs, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret M. Hanley. A resident of Suffield since 1946, Katherine was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She worked as the Director of Volunteers at the Wesson Women's Hospital. She was past president of the Wesson Women's Auxiliary, past president of the St. Mary's Guild in Longmeadow, MA; a chair of the Child & Family Services. One of her most cherished vocations was the Suffield Garden Club. Katherine had life long passion for gardening and enjoyed sharing her knowledge. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend she will be greatly missed. Besides her husband, George, of 63 years, she leaves three sons, Dana Greenleaf of Great Falls, SC, Kevin Greenleaf of Bonners Ferry, ID and Geoffrey Greenleaf of Kansas City, MO; and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Herlihy and a granddaughter, Jennifer Greenleaf. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Rd., Suffield. Her family will receive friends on Friday evening, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St., Suffield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Suffield Garden Club. Please visit us at www.carmonfune ralhome.com for online condolences.