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Esther Leek Obituary
Esther Leek, age 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 1, 2006. She was a brave lady who battled Alzheimer's to the end.
She was born in Louisiana and lived in Akron most of her life. Mrs. Leek was a loving homemaker and was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Harold J., she is survived by son, Tony Leek of Elizabeth, W. Va.; grandchildren, Kimberly Tumaniszwili, Michael Leek, Deborah Fuller, Toni Riley, Sandy Klusty, Brett, Chad, Dustin, and Blake Leek; 11 great-grandchildren; loving brother, Sam Lipari; and her devoted sister and caregiver, Lucille Labbe; many nieces and nephews. She was a friend to all and will be sadly missed. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Summit Villa and also the staff of Harbor Light Hospice for their compassionate care.
Funeral service Saturday, 2 p.m. from the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, with Pastor Larry Baldridge officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to service time on Saturday. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, 1815 W. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44313 or to Harbor Light Hospice, 734C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, Ohio 44143. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271.) www.hopkinslawver.com
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Memories and Condolences
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NANCY VAN SCYOC
November 5, 2006
WE SHARE IN THE LOSS OF YOUR SISTER AND MOTHER AND A GREAT GREAT FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW HER.....SHE WAS ALL ITALIAN AND WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP I CAN REMEMBER HER IN THE KITCHEN MAKING US PIZZA.... GOD BLESS YOU AND WE KNOW SHE IS IN GODS LOVING ARMS........THE FORNEY GIRLS...NANCY LINDA AND MARTHA...
MARY LIPARI
November 4, 2006
LUCY, YOU WORKED SO HARD CARING FOR ESTHER, DOING HER LAUNDRY AND SUCH. YOU HAVE REALLY BEEN THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE FAMILY TOGETHER.
LOVE, LARRY AND PAT BROWN
November 3, 2006
Lucille and family: Larry and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Esther. May she now have eternal peace. Lou, you have been such a great caregiver to Esther over the years - may this bring you comfort at this time. You are all in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Marie Verde & Howard Karl Karl and Family
November 3, 2006
All our best to you and yours. May God Grant her the peace she deserves. I will never forget her beautiful smile and friendlyness. She was a Lady. and a true Lipari
November 3, 2006
I send my deepest sympathy to the Lipari, Labbe and Leek family for the loss of Esther. She was a great little lady that I have known and enjoyed for as long as I can remember. I will cherish all my memories of fun times with her. She would visit me at work and bring me cookies and a great story. I am a better person for having had Esther in my life and I thank all of you for sharing her with me.
Love,
Lucy Esola See
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
November 3, 2006
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Doug & Kim McKita
November 2, 2006
Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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