Jayne M. Leardi

Jayne M. (Haglund) Leardi, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Jayne is survived by her loving husband of forty-three years, George “Gigi” Leardi; two sons, Robert J. Leardi and his wife Lauren of Shrewsbury, and Michael T. Leardi of Worcester and his girlfriend Hillary Doyle of Auburn; three grandchildren, Gianna, Gino, and Vince.  She is also survived by two sisters, Carol A. Grindley and her husband Walter of Millbury, and Nancy J. Augusto and her husband John of Worcester; many nieces and nephews, including, Amanda and Brittany Augusto for their special love and cared for Jayne through her illness.  Jayne was predeceased by a sister and three brothers, Kathy Direnzo, Stephen, Robert, and James Haglund.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Karl E.T. and Priscilla (Litchfield) Haglund, and has lived here all her life.

For over twenty-five years, Jayne worked for Paul Revere and Unum, where she became a Team Leader in her department.  She was a member of Saint Stephen’s Church, and believed in church, family, and God.  She was artistic and took great pride in painting and making crafts.  She loved time in Maine, exploring yard sales, music, and gatherings with family, friends, and Colby, the family dog.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday morning, July 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester; followed by a procession to church for an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton Street, Worcester.  Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, consider honoring her memory by making a donation to Abby’s House,  52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or by visiting www.abbyshouse.org/donate.