Betty R. Leeman

FARMINGTON -- Betty R. Leeman, 84, died Nov. 21, 2011, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born June 24, 1927, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the loving daughter of the late Russell and Mary Litchard; she was predeceased by one younger sister, Laurel Chiles.

Betty graduated from Rochester General School of Nursing as a registered nurse. While living in Niagara Falls, Betty was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Pierce Avenue Presbyterian Church choir and was an avid piano and organ player. She married the late William M. Credicott in 1948 and relocated to Farmington in 1965.

Betty was a registered nurse at Franklin County Memorial Hospital for a number of years and was promoted to quality care supervisor before she retired. In February of 1986, Betty was remarried to the Rev. Lloyd Leeman. With Lloyd, she was a world traveler, taking many cruises and trips to various places around the world, including Greece, Holland, Scotland, Israel and Nicaragua, to name a few. Her most memorable trip was travelling the perimeter of the United States by camper.

In both Farmington and Skowhegan, Betty was an active church member of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and was very proud of her beautiful flower gardens. Also an avid quilter, she was a member of the Maine Mountain Quilters group. Above all else, Betty's biggest accomplishment was her family. Her infectious smile and generous nature were known by many and will be missed by all. Her life was blessed with beauty and grace, which she demonstrated everywhere she went.

Surviving are her loving husband of 25 years, the Rev. Lloyd Leeman of Farmington; a son, William R. Credicott and wife Anne Credicott of Abilene, Texas; a daughter, Caryn S. Hayden and husband Rick Hayden of Hollis; four grandchildren, Cain, Misty, Tasha and Amanda; and five great-grandchildren, Jacob, Makenna, Rilee, Hayden and Ethan. She was predeceased by her first husband, Bill.

Public funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Routes 2 and 27, Farmington Falls Rd., with the Rev. Walter Brown and the Rev. Dr. David Glusker co-officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Farmington. Following services, there will be a family reception downstairs at the Farmington Elks Lodge, West Farmington. Remembrance gifts may be given in her memory to the Farmington Elks B.P.O.E. 2430 Memorial Fund, PO Box 526, West Farmington, ME 04992. Tributes and condolences may be shared with her family on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center, Farmington.