Lee Leete

Lee Leete

Lee Leete Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Lee Leete, beloved wife of William C. Arzamarski, of North Kingstown, RI, passed away at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was 77.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ret. Col. William and Priscilla Leete.

Lee worked as a veterinarian technician assistant for Riverside Animal Hospital for many years. She was a lifelong animal lover who rescued many different species during her lifetime.

She will be fondly remembered and missed by many, especially her husband William; her three children, Ronald Arzamarski, Kathy Rhein and husband Scott, and Wendy Honsinger and husband Seth; and 7 grandchildren.

All services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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