vis Leslie VanEtten, 92, of Framingham, formerly of Ashland passed away Sat. Mar. 6th after a period of declining health.  Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Elsie (Magoun) Payson and wife of the late William Buchan and the late John VanEtten.  Leslie worked as a LPN for many years in the Metrowest and Cape Cod area.  She was an avid reader and often enjoyed the Ashland Public Library as well as a master gardener.

She is survived by three children; Marilyn Terry of Worcester; Bruce Buchan of Ashland; and Susan Buchan of Staunton, VA; four grandchildren; Nicholas Buchan, Lauren Tucker, Allison Terry, Joshua Buchan, and two great-grandchildren, Abigail Buchan, and Tommy Buchan.

Services are private at this time.  Donations in her name can be made to the Friends of Ashland Public Library, 66 Front St. Ashland, MA  01721