SANGERVILLE – Harold W. Leland, 82, died Dec. 19, 2010, at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Dover-Foxcroft, son of Elmer and Erma (Bridges) Leland. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and his wife owned and operated their farm in East Sangerville, where they raised seed potatoes and dairy cows. Harold worked for a few years for Agway, Dover-Foxcroft, and later worked as an executive director for the Department of Agriculture, retiring in 1988. He was a past master and 50-year member of Abner Wade Masonic Lodge, Sangerville. Harold was active in town affairs and served as a selectman for the past six years. He was predeceased by his wife, Pauline “Polly” (Andrews) Leland, in 2008. He is survived by two sons, David Leland of Sangerville and James Leland of Brewer; a daughter, Jolene Wickett and her husband, Paul, of Bradford; five grandchildren, Anna Bryer and her husband, Garrett, of Bradford, Scott Leland and his girlfriend, Rose, of Sangerville, Michelle Weeks and her husband, Tim, of Parkman, Ronald Leland of Bangor and Jessica Hayes of Orland; six great-grandchildren, Macy and Danielle Weeks, Owen and Benjamin Leland, Chase Bryer and Kelly Colcord; several nieces and nephews. A Masonic graveside service will be held in the spring at Knowlton Mills Cemetery, Sangerville. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
HAROLD W. LELAND
