Elizabeth M. Leonard, 66 
Elizabeth M. (Murnane) Leonard, of Weymouth, died peacefully at her home on Jan. 15, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66.
Born in Boston, Liz, as she was known, was raised in Hull. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Welch) Murnane. She attended local schools and graduated from Hull High School with the class of 1971. She continued her education at Stonehill College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree with the class of 1975. 
Liz was a microbiologist in the health care industry. She worked for Atrius in Needham and enjoyed her career and the relationships she built throughout the years.
The most important part of Liz’s life was her family. She loved being a mother and caring for her children. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, skiing, and traveling with her husband. 
Liz was a strong-willed person. She was family-oriented, loving, courageous, and tough as nails. Her life lessons and example are part of her legacy that continues through her children and family. She will be missed by all the lives she touched.
Liz was the beloved wife of Kevin P. Leonard. The two married in April 1977, and together they shared 42 years of loving marriage. She was the devoted mother of Kevin P. Leonard II and his wife, Sara, of Billerica; Terence M. Leonard and his wife, Kristen, of New York; Meghan E. Leonard and her partner, Matthew, of Chicago; Brendan D. Leowolf and his wife, Kate, of Ashfield; and Erin C. Leonard of Louisville. 
She was the loving grandmother of Kinley R. Leonard, of Billerica; Eula M. Leowolf, of Ashfield; Jack M. Leonard, of New York; Aylwyn B. Leowolf, of Ashfield; and Mia T. Leonard, of New York. She was the dear sister of John F. Murnane and his wife, Denise, of Hingham and the late Daniel T. Murnane. She is also survived by many loving extended family members and friends, including her beloved cats, Griswold and Scrappy.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Jan. 20 prior to the funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Liz can be made to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.