Strickland, Gloria R. (Hoffmann) - Of West Roxbury on July 13 at age 73. Loving mother of Deborah Kaupelis and her husband Robert of Arizona; Linda MacDonald of Foxboro; Jack Strickland and his wife Jeanne of Roslindale. Devoted grandmother of Christopher and Michael Kaupelis, Shawna MacDonald, Bryan and Kelly Strickland. Dear sister of Edward Hoffmann and his wife Carmel. Cherished daughter of the late Lillian (Reis) and Edward Hoffmann. Also survived by many nieces, a nephew and several other extended family members. Gloria was extremely active in the community and very involved in her church. She leaves behind numerous friends. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday July 17, at 9:00 AM. A Funeral Service will be held in the Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham Heights at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Sunday July 16 from 3-8 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or to the Permanent Memorial Fund, Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494. Retired Boston Police Traffic Supervisor for over 40 years. Late member of the Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury and the former West Roxbury United Methodist Church JOY group. For directions and guest book www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600