Obituary of Leland William Brewster

Dansville – Leland William Brewster Jr., 83 years of age, passed away early Monday morning, October 14, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Leland was born July 12, 1941 in Dansville the son of Leland W. Sr. and Violet (Noragong) Brewster. Leland grew up in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High in 1957. Leland served in the United States Army from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 2001. He was also employed at Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation for many years. While stationed in Germany, Leland and Hannelore met and were married on September 21, 1962 and celebrated over 43 years of marriage prior to Hannelore passing away in 2005. Leland resided in many different areas including Germany until 1963; Waynesboro, PA for a couple of years; Hornell for a few years, and in 1975 he moved to Dansville and remained there ever since. Later in life after his wife passed away, Leland met Joan (French) Knapp and they were married and have enjoyed their time with each other. Leland loved camping, traveling and the Buffalo Bills! Mostly though he loved spending time with his family. Leland was predeceased by his parents, Leland Sr. and Violet Montgomery; his wife, Hannelore Brewster; and his brother, Ralph Brewster. He is survived by his wife, Joan Brewster of Dansville; his children, Diane (Gary) Snyder of Wayland, William (Brenda) Brewster of Dansville and Tammy (George) Henry of Dansville; his grandchildren, Rachael (Scott) Pearson, Todd Snyder and Nickolas Henry; his sisters, Eva Lasnick and Margaret (Richard) Smith; his great grandchildren; his step children; and many nieces and nephews. Leland’s family and friends may call Friday October 18, 2024 from 10am-12pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. His funeral service will be at the conclusion of calling hours at 12pm at the funeral home. Committal prayers, military honors and interment will take place immediately following at Greenmount Cemetery in Dansville. Contributions in memory of Leland W. Brewster Jr. may be made to Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148 Boone, IA 50037-0148 or to the Livingston County Veterans Service c/o Homeless Veterans, 7 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510.