Obituary of Lorraine V. Leet

Lorraine Viola Westcott Leet, 91 of Honesdale, died peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family on August 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Harold Leet in 2013. They were married in 1948. Lorraine was born February 24, 1925 in Susquehanna, PA, the daughter of the late Pearl Craft Westcott Carl. She graduated from Susquehanna High School and Booth Memorial Hospital in New York where she became a Practical Nurse in 1946. She graduated from Wayne Commercial School in 1974, and earned her Pennsylvania State License for Practical Nursing in 1984. Lorraine was a member of the Seelyville Fire Company Auxiliary, the Central United Methodist Church and the Honesdale High School Band Mothers. She enjoyed activities with friends including golfing, cross country skiing, walking, and snowmobiling. She especially loved laughing over food and dessert with friends and family. Lorraine maintained a lifelong interest in the care and development of young children. She was known among family and friends for her excellent chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, and tapioca pudding which she loved to share. She also enjoyed knitting afghans and baby blankets. Lorraine is survived by five children: Norman C. Leet of Waynesville, OH, Martha Leet Clister and her husband Dave of Pittsburgh, PA, Chris H. Leet of Honesdale, Lois J. Leet of Napa CA, Elaine G. Leet of Norlina, NC; grandchildren: Roy D. Carrick of Tyler Hill, C. Bruce Carrick and his wife Sharon of Honesdale, Jackie Clister Althoff and her husband Stefan of Reilingen, Germany, and Terri Clister of San Diego, CA; great-grandchildren: Lena and Lukas Althoff, Kailyn, Andrew, and Abiagael Carrick, Connor, Dixon, Clara, and Sierra Carrick; a sister: Jane Wescott Kiely of Fairport, NY She was also preceded in death by siblings: Elroy Westcott, Willard Westcott, Jeanette Westcott Lowe, and John Westcott. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 6:30 PM in the Wesley Room of the Central United Methodist Church, Honesdale with the Rev. Rob Kazinski officiating. Friends may visit on Thursday from 5:00 PM until the time of service in the Wesley Room. Interment will be private in Evergreen Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA. Those wishing to make a donation in Lorraine Leet's memory are asked to give to the Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Drive, Honesdale, PA 18431;www.dessinshelter.com. Arrangements are attended by the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. http://www.bryantfuneralhome. com/