M. Gertrude Weakland

M. Gertrude (nee: LeChene) Weakland, age 94 of Mentor passed away July 14, 2021 at her home. Born October 4, 1926 in Patton, PA to Louis and Mary (nee: Mortier) LeChene, she had been a longtime Chardon area resident before moving to Mentor five years ago. Gertrude worked as a trimmer and finisher at Chardon Rubber before her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, gardening and doing family genealogy, but her greatest love was spending time with her friends and family. Survivors include her children Emily (Jack) Armes of Medina, Darlene (Thomas) Damen of Mentor & Daniel (Rory) Weakland of Fairport Harbor; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and sister Diane Mack of Hambden Twp. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cyril Weakland and son David Weakland.