Mary Hilda (Aud) Weiland, 91, of Leonardtown, died peacefully September 17th, 2008, in her home. She was the oldest of seven children, born on August 15th, 1917, in Pearson, Maryland, to the late Benjamin Francis Aud, Sr. and Irene (Miles) Aud.

She attended Little Flower and St. Michael's schools. She married Leo Modestus Weiland on April 12th, 1937, and was blessed with nine children.

Mrs. Weiland worked for the federal government as a civil servant and retired after 26 years of service. She was a wonderful cook; a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt; and a compassionate friend. She was the strong, silent type, with a heart of gold and the ability to calm even the most treacherous storm. Her listening skills and patience were extraordinary.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Judith Hurley; and two brothers, Benjamin Francis Aud, Jr. and Richard Thomas Aud, Sr.

Mrs. Weiland is survived by eight children, Joseph Hugh Weiland of Leonardtown; Benjamin Francis Weiland of Lexington Park; Theresa Marie Hawthorne of VA; Mary Ann Longmore of Leonardtown; Edward Thomas Weiland of California; Daniel Sheridan Weiland of CT; Donna Marie Ives of Washington, D.C.; and Louise (LuLu) Marie Schlosser of Leonardtown; her sisters and brothers, Elizabeth Lee (Aud) Lancaster of Leonardtown; Mary Anne (Aud) Lancaster of Leonardtown; George Robert Aud, Sr. of Lexington Park; and John (Jack) Samuel Aud of California; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 21st from 4 pm to 6 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, with prayers at 6 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, September 22nd at 10 am with Father William George, S.J. as the celebrant. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Paul Weiland, Michael Intinarelli, Craig Intinarelli, Brently Vause, Brian Hawthorne, Jason Weiland, Jacob Weiland, Pete Weiland, Dennis Schlosser and Corey Schlosser. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. Family and friends will be received after the funeral services in the Fellowship Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Cedar Lane, Hospice of St. Mary's, or Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.