WEBSTER – Paul F. Leland, 71, died Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Webster Manor after a period of declining health.
He leaves his wife of 48 years, Kathleen E. (Pytko) Leland; a daughter, Elizabeth K. Santiago and her husband Raul of Worcester; three grandchildren, Norah, Raul and Rory; nieces and nephews; he also leaves his beloved German Shephard Sydney. He was preceded in death by his three sisters Fay N. Rose of Cape Cod, Martha A. Leland of North Brookfield and Jean M. Gaboury of East Brookfield.
He was born in Weymouth on July 3, 1954 and raised in Worcester, the son of Francis and Margaret (Melia) Leland and graduated from Saint John’s High School in Shrewsbury in 1973. He then earned a Bachelor of English from Worcester State College in 1977. He has lived in Webster for over 40 years.
Mr. Leland was the director of operations first at Servicemaster/Aramak and then at Reliant Group in Worcester County, retiring in 2019.
Paul was an avid golfer and a member of the Heritage Country Club in Charlton. He embraced modern electrical devices, especially his cell phone. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster.