Leland O. Bolles

EAST BARRE – Leland O. Bolles, 84, of Garden Street passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Barre.

Born October 30, 1936 in Barre Town, he was the son of Earl and Eleanor (Meaker) Bolles. He attended school at Trow Hill Elementary in Barre Town.

On December 10, 1960, Leland married Shirlene Elmer in the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre. Shirlene passed away in 2013.

Following their marriage, they made their home in Bradford and Trow Hill in Barre Town, before moving to their present home in East Barre in 1969.

In earlier years, Leland worked at Perry Auto before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed for four years in Newport, RI. When Leland returned from the Navy, he worked at Hayward Transportation, Perry Auto, Formula Ford and then became self-employed, operating “Bolles Repair”.

Leland was an active member of the East Barre Fire Department. In earlier years, he and his family would enjoy Sunday afternoon rides with his in-laws, gardening at his parent’s house, snowplowing, tinkering on things – especially his Ford tractor and spending time with his neighbors, the Clarks. He also enjoyed many years of camping at Mobile Acres in Braintree with many friends.

Survivors include his two daughters Linda Otis and her husband, Marcel of Barre; Cheryl Joslin and her husband, Erik of Warren; his son-in-law Peter Badger of Washington; his five grandchildren Richard Otis and his significant other, Ashley Duranleau; Mercedes Coles and her husband, Austin; Dakotah Badger, Halle Joslin and Eva Joslin; his two great-granddaughters Alexis and Blake; his two brothers Wilfred Bolles and his wife, Marilyn; and Franklin Bolles and his wife, Sandy all of Barre Town; and his two sisters Marion Casey and her husband, Craig from the state of Washington; and Eleanor Smith and her husband, Richard from Florida.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Shirlene Bolles of 53 years; his daughter Laura Badger; two granddaughters April Otis and Brooke Badger and a great-grandson Hunter Potvin.

A service of remembrance will be held at a later date at the convenience of his family. There are no callings hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barre Town Fire Department, c/o Chris Violette, PO Box 116, Websterville, VT 05678; or Resident Activities Fund, Lincoln House, 120 Hill Street, Barre, VT 05641; or Resident Activities Fund, Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, 378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641.

The family wishes to thank Frankie and Sandy Bolles for all the care they did for Lee, along with the staff at Lincoln House and the Barre Gardens.