Gail Thorne Leander
Passed 01/11/2021
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Obituary For Gail Thorne Leander
Gail (Thorne) Leander, 69, of Plymouth, MA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away on January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Gail was born in Hingham, MA on February 25, 1951 to the late Budd Thorne and Jean (Falletti) Thorne. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1969 and attended Northeastern University. Gail married Wayne Leander and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She settled in Rockland, MA to raise her family. In retirement, Gail spent her time between homes in Massachusetts and Florida. Our beloved mother had a huge heart and was young at heart. She was a second mother to many and fostered over 30 children throughout her life. Gail loved to travel to Italy, Paris, Hawaii, California, Las Vegas and Disney World. She enjoyed hosting parties and cookouts as she loved to be surrounded by friends and family. Everyone was welcomed in her home. Gail also enjoyed cooking and was known for her delicious Italian food, based on recipes from her Italian ancestors. Family always came first for our mom. Her biggest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren. You could always find her in the stadium, field or rink cheering on her grandsons and granddaughter. Over the past 2 years, we were in awe of her enormous strength and courage as she battled cancer. Gail was truly the heart of our family and will be deeply missed. Gail is survived by her husband Wayne; son Wayne, Jr. and his wife Laura of Rockland; son Paul and his husband Mike Bourland of Boston; grandchildren Jacob, Nicholas, Lucas and Lila; brother Bruce Thorne of Bridgewater and nephews Blake, Ben and Bruce II.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Home for Little Wanderers.
Due to Covid restrictions, Gail's services will be private. A celebration of Gail's life will be held later this summer
Condolences
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05/25/2021
Christopher Burnieika
To the Leander Family I'm sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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05/25/2021
Donna Reis
God Bless you all through this mourning period. Rest Assured Gail Is in Glory and having A Celebration With All Our Dear Family in Heaven. Home Again Dear Gail. NO Pain. Rest Sweet Cousin. God Bless You Dear Gail. Be At Eternal Bliss, Peace and Joy In Heaven. Celebrate Pure Joy. Love ❤ And Prayers To All..
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05/25/2021
Joseph Delmonaco
Paul, Wayne and Big Wayne that was great tribute to Gail. She loved you Wayne, boys and her grandchildren. She fought the good fight against cancer. Hang in there cousins and I'm here for you and the family.
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05/25/2021
Michael MacLean
To Wayne, Waynie, Paul , I am so sorry for your loss . I loved Gail, she was always so nice to me.. I am so happy I got to see her out here for Paul's wedding , that was special.. I have such good memories of coming over to the Rockland house with Brucie.. I always felt so welcome, she was always so warm and caring.. I am thinking of all you guys during this difficult time,, I am very sorry for your loss, God Bless you all..
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05/25/2021
Sandra Dodier
Wayne and the Leander family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know she was the strong thread in your family. Hugs and love. With deepest sympathy, Love, Sandy Dodier
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05/25/2021
Anne Flanders
So very sorry for your loss
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05/25/2021
Jack Arsenault
Sorry for your loss. I liked Gail. World is less without her.
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05/25/2021
Christina Bonisolli
The past few days my mom and I have been reminiscing, looking at pictures, while realization hits hard that life is not a dress rehearsal. We have 1 shot at this thing called life. The passing of family reminds us of the realization we can never take anything for granted. When it is a young person its hard to come to grips with the promise unrealized. When older, its the no less sad, and represents the passing of an era and values of a generation that in many ways are slipping away for eternity. Gail was of a generation that instilled a level of kindness and generosity of means and heart to all those who entered her life. Gail, like her husband Wayne - a beacon of light to all who knew her. I recall so, so many great times at the Rockland house - as Michael MacLean stated here, you were made to feel so welcome. There was no limit to the warmth, kindness, and love shown neighbors, friends, and especially family. Gail lives on in all whose lives she touched - through multiple generations. Each of us can take something from her example - such a kind and generous heart, values instilled, and a joy of life. As I scroll through text and chat messages, thankfully on my phone, I came across something - she told me once that I "had a ton of courage" - lets put that in perspective. To face that final frontier for eternity after a struggle of sufferring takes a courage I cannot even imagine. And the love and courage of her family through this is just as unimaginable. I wasn't there at the end, but even in her final days, she set the real example of just what "courage" is all about. Gail lives on thru her legacy of many lives she has touched and grace and love she so generously showed. Don't be sad becuse her life has ended, be happy she lived. I will mourn her passing now, but celebrate her life for the rest of mine. In later years I so regret we never had that lunch and time together we planned. A devastating loss. I am so, so sorry.
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05/25/2021
Susan Tegan
Our friendship began in elementary school,life drifted us apart but God brought us back recently! We could talk for hours,laugh and cry over time lost. We dreamed of getting together soon in Vegas or Nantasket. It took us minutes to rekindle because of her warm loving spirit. Her love of family shined in every conversation. I am sorry for ALL who loved her and thats many,I heard. I will look into the night skies for her shining light. I will keep her in my heart with love always. Susan Giagrando Tegan
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05/25/2021
Mark & Kim Papa
I'm so sorry to hear about Gail's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of my cousin Gail and growing up on Roc-Fall Road with all the cousins. Lots of laughter, fighting, & tears, as all close families have. Every day was an adventure such as which aunt is not talking to which of her sisters on that particular day! May God bless the Leander and Thorne families and may Gail rest in peace.
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05/25/2021
Elizabeth Rooney
I was so devastated to learn about Gail's passing. She was such an incredible woman and mother. She cared so much about everyone she came in contact with. She never failed to ask how my kids were doing or make my family or staff her delicious food. She and I became very close and I will cherish all the memories that we have shared over the years. We will keep all of you in our prayers and know we will be thinking of you during this difficult time. Dr. Elizabeth Rooney, Boston
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05/25/2021
Jeffrey Greenberg
My heart goes out to each and every person of Gail's wonderful family. Every time I saw her at her dental visits, she was such a wonderful breath of fresh air and I know I wasn't the only one to think this. Sending all my love to you!
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