Gladys Elizabeth Liswell Strait, 84, passed peacefully on the early morning of Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born on July 29, 1934 to the late William and Greta Liswell. She was a waitress at PJ’s in Holland, MA and the Treat Shop in Vernon. She drove a school bus, worked at the Grants store and was a secretary at Pratt & Whitney. She was a lifetime member of The Maple Grove and ran the Set Back League for many years. She is survived by her son Edward Strait and his wife Marion, her daughter, Doreen Mills, Grandchildren, Erin Strait Sullivan, Eddie Strait II, Jake Strait, several great-grandchildren and many dear friends who loved her dearly. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Karen Strait. Relatives and friends may join the family on Thursday, June 13, 2019 between 4pm-6pm at the Burke Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.