Obituaries

Condolences

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  Ah Les, you were one of her daughters as well. Thank you for being such a loving part of her life.

• 10/01/2021

  Fremont Memorial Chapel

  1 file added to the album Memories Album

• 10/01/2021

  leslie kaye

  I remember two stories told to me by Anna one afternoon in 2010 as we had lunch outside by the pool. - She said that her family always had food during the Depression because she grew up on a farm, in Pennsylvania. -And that she got her first car at the age of 16! A four-door Model A Ford -- for $35! Her brother had first taught her to drive and she followed that up with a Drivers Ed course at school. When she bought the car, the owner/salesman said that car is older than you!

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  1 file added to the album Memories Album

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  This video is lovingly dedicated to our wonderful mom. We will carry her in our hearts and in our memories forever.

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  In true Lee/Baranak fashion I should have written this 2 minutes ago in the bathroom. This was how my beloved mother wrote her valedictorian speech for her high school graduation. But I am not nearly as clever or spontaneous as she was. I am also a bit more prompt and thanks to my phone I do not get lost. My mother Anna was a wonderful lady. She was the antithesis of unconditional love. No matter how badly you screwed up you knew that she would always love you. That love is the legacy that I will carry with me. The memories of her love, intelligence and sense of humor will sustain me and help me be a more compassionate person. That is not to say that this sweet lady was not without her flaws. Many was the time that procrastination played a major role in her life. A famous quote of hers was “no matter how late you are to something someone will always be later.” We Lee children often proved this wrong with the combination of my mother’s somewhat delayed sense of timing and her lack of direction. This procrastination contributed to the famous Easter buckets of our childhood. A certain Easter bunny waited a bit too long shop so for Easter so in the place of baskets we had buckets; so much more practical and we were already set for the beach for the coming summer. That same Easter Bunny came hopping down the hall inspiring us to think that perhaps with the loud footsteps it was the Easter Elephant. She was brilliant though. She had an amazing mind and was a member of MENSA which is some type of organization for the extremely intelligent. Anna was by the far the most well read person I knew. She loved her collections of books. One of my personal favorites was her collections of cookbooks that she never used to cook with. But she certainly enjoyed reading them. Giving away any books was a crime, even if you were tripping over the stacks in her house that she had already read. We would have to sneak them out when she was away visiting Kathryn or on one of her trip

• 10/01/2021

  Uncle John

  It was 1958, I believe, brother Steve and Anna got married in Bridgeport, Conn. One of my duties was to laydown a long white linen in the church isle for them to walk on. After a fancy breakfast.....Uncle Frank and I were in charge in taken care of cleaning up after they took off on a skiing honeymoon. Yes, it was quite awhile ago! Uncle John

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

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• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  Love you guys and she loved you all too.

• 10/01/2021

  Leslie Kaye

  Anna was a special person. Smart, warm, easy-going. Always interested in what you were doing, she asked lots of questions, and seemed to get a kick out of everyone. She was always so kind, and lovely. Including the few pics I have taken at Ethan's First Holy Communion, and at his 12th birthday party at I-fly (Gran is seated with Brianna). I wish I had one from Wyatt's First Holy Communion this year. She looked positively beautiful. Much love to a wonderful woman, Leslie Kaye

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  Thank you Uncle Johnny. She loved you and Aunt Pat and the kids dearly. I have a wonderful picture of the wedding party that I will send you. Much love, Miche

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  Dedicated to Pat who loved my mom so much and Pam who has been such a wonderful support to all of us.

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

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• 10/01/2021

  Melissa

  Thank you for posting such a heartfelt memorial for a wonderful and vibrant woman. Anna was a very important part of my childhood and I have nothing but fond memories of her. Seeing these more recent photos reminds me of just how much zest for life Anna had. She truly radiated and held such compassion for those around her and her enthusiasm was contagious. I'm very sorry the world has lost such a wonderful soul but thankful for the time I spent with her. She was a very large source of comfort to me and I'll never forget her.

• 10/01/2021

  Mary Jane Temple

  Jim and Mary Jane Temple We have so many fond memories of Anna. Whenever we came to visit we were greeted with a warm hug, bright smile, and a compliment too good to be true. Anna's heart was large and matched by her intellect. She was so unassuming, it was easy to forget what an amazing mind she had until she made a comment that reminded you. At a recent family event, it was touching to see throughout the course of the evening how each grandchild sought Anna out to share a conversation, some affection, or just sit by her--she was and is beloved. A favorite memory of Anna is from Michele's and Michael's wedding day. About two hours prior to the wedding, and pictures yet to be taken, Anna was in her kitchen preparing lasagna for the reception. She was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Minutes later she was fully and beautifully dressed--transformed into the Mother of the Bride! This was downright jaw-dropping impressive. One of Anna's gifts was her serene presence. We will miss her deeply.

• 10/01/2021

  lisa king

  The King family will miss Granny so much. She was such a lovely lady - always with a smile on her face. Her eyes were filled with so much love. Our trip to Hawaii with her will always be a special memory. Jason has always thought of her as one of his grandmas! Miss you Granny/Anna!!

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  Thank you so much for your wonderful thoughts and for being at her service.

• 10/01/2021

  Michele A O'Leary

  I hope you are doing well Melissa. My mom cared about you a great deal. Michele