1941– 2012
Woodstock – Erlene (Powers) Grendell, 70, of Rockyhill Rd. died Monday, April 23, 2012 in UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA. She was the loving wife of Leslie Grendell. Born in Bangor, ME, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Birdie (Caco) Powers.
Mrs. Grendell was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family and her home. She loved caring for her dogs and enjoyed crocheting.
In addition to her husband, Erlene is survived by her sons, Stephen W. Grendell and his wife Brenda of Maine, Richard W. Grendell of Woodstock, Brent W. Grendell and his wife Cheryl of Leicester, MA, and Dale W. Grendell and his wife Melissa of Charlton, MA; her sisters, Tamara “Tammy” Smith of Maine, and Laurie Severance of Maine; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, the late John Powers; and her sister, the late Jackie Anne Powers.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Erlene’s family from10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will be private as requested by the family. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Charlette Reschke
Gram we will miss you. You were such a beautiful amazing caring woman. Always there for me and anyone else who needed you. I love you Grammy with all my heart and always will
Joe Guillotte
She was a great women filled with kindness and loved by many. She will be missed very much. I’m very lucky to have shared the few laughs and good times I did with such a great women.
Susan Diggins
Brent, Cheryl and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue
Richard Grendell
To my Mom I have loved you since I was little and have grown to love you more as time and years have passed by. You and Dad of course have always been my inspiration and who I have tried to be like. I know that times havent always been easy but I have so many fond memories and No one can ever take them away!!!! I will always LOVE you Mom I will miss you so much!!! My Heart is with you Mom!!! Be at Peace!!!
Paulette & Larry Howard
Dear Les, We both are saddened by losing Erlene. I remember her everytime I make her Pumpkin Choc.Chip cookies. My grandaughter loves to help. When she comes here thats the 1st thing she wants to do. She was a very nice lady and will be sadly missed. Hope to see you this summer. Paulette & Larry
Paulette & Mikr
Les, Mike and I are the only ones left at Lincoln Rental. We both wish you the best and hang in there. Erlene was a very nice lady to us both. See you this summer.
Tina Martin
I am really sorry to hear about Earlene’s passing. I know it’s been a very long time since I’ve seen any of you but you were in my thought often. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Baron
Thinking of you in your time of loss.
Miranda
To grandma, I am blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you. We had a bit of a rocky beginning, but soon grew to enjoy each others company. I have enjoyed a lot of that time. You were a great and strong woman. And i will miss you alot. I love you grandma very much. May you be at rest.
Jody (Martin) McComish
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Erlene. She was a great lady and I have a lot of fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.