Lucy M. "Lea" Wester

Wester, Lucy M. "Lea"

Lucy M. Wester "Lea", 93 of Hastings-on-Hudson, died June 1, 2016. Lea was born in West Haverstraw and has lived in Hastings since 1958. She married Victor S. Wester in March 1947. He pre-deceased her in 1977.

Lea graduated New Dorp High School in Staten Island and attended Hunter College for Journalism. She was in charge of the Audio Visual Dept. for the Hastings School District. She was beloved by the school district and Community at large.

After her retirement from Hastings School District, Lea worked at Grace Episcopal Church for 10 years.

For many years, Lea continued to help students as a mentor for the Youth Council's Homework Help program. She was a member of the community at Grace Episcopal Church since she has lived in Hastings, an active volunteer for Project SHARE and for several years, volunteered for the League of Women Voters.

Lea is survived by her children Jeanne Newman, Rick Wester (Jennifer Garvin) and Tom Wester. She is the devoted grandmother of Catie, Gabriel and Jeremy (Bridget) Newman, Adam Wester and Ian Wester. Lea is the cherished great grandmother of Oliver.

Funeral service Monday 10:30 Grace Episcopal Church, 78 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson.

Visiting Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry.

The Lucy M. Wester Memorial Scholarship has been established to provide grants to Hastings High Sschool seniors who are accepted into and plan on attending college or vocational school immediately upon graduation. Memorial contributions may be made out to Lucy M. Wester Memorial Scholarship, c/o Business Office, Hastings on Hudson UFSD, 27 Farragut Ave., Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706.

Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home

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Dobbs Ferry, NY

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