Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameMarion Elizabeth Leafe 
Birth2 Aug 1921, Massena, St Lawrence Co, NY
Death5 Jun 2008, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
BurialHale Cem, Norfolk, St Lawrence Co, NY
Misc. Notes
dau of James Albert Leafe and Grace Susanna Ding
[Obituary]
Marion Leafe Wells, 86, Massena.
Marion Leafe Wells passed away Thursday. A lifelong resident of Massena and graduate of Canton ATC, Marion was a member of Alpha Chi Omicron Sorority and was employed by Massena Memorial Hospital. Later in life, she moved to Liverpool to be near her family.
She had a passion for making crafts especially Teddy Bears. An avid reader, Marion enjoyed her children and rock garden. Her favorite sayings were, "don't forget to stop and smell the roses" and "no one ever promised you a rose garden." Marion was a special friend and beloved family member, whose affectionate smile and quick wit will be terribly missed.
She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Preston E. Wells in 2006. Marion is survived by her children, David Wells of Manchester, NH, Susan (Jerry) Calhoun of Arlington, VA, and Jane (George) Tartick of Liverpool; her precious grandchildren, Nathan, Everett, Eric, Emily, and Adam; one great-grandchild, Liam, who was her treasure.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. at Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Burial will be in Hale Cemetery in Norfolk. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.
[Obituary]
Marion Leafe Wells, 86, Massena.
Marion Leafe Wells passed away Thursday. A lifelong resident of Massena and graduate of Canton ATC, Marion was a member of Alpha Chi Omicron Sorority and was employed by Massena Memorial Hospital. Later in life, she moved to Liverpool to be near her family.
She had a passion for making crafts especially Teddy Bears. An avid reader, Marion enjoyed her children and rock garden. Her favorite sayings were, "don't forget to stop and smell the roses" and "no one ever promised you a rose garden." Marion was a special friend and beloved family member, whose affectionate smile and quick wit will be terribly missed.
She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Preston E. Wells in 2006. Marion is survived by her children, David Wells of Manchester, NH, Susan (Jerry) Calhoun of Arlington, VA, and Jane (George) Tartick of Liverpool; her precious grandchildren, Nathan, Everett, Eric, Emily, and Adam; one great-grandchild, Liam, who was her treasure.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. at Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Burial will be in Hale Cemetery in Norfolk. Arrangements are under the direction of the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.
Spouses
Birth3 Dec 1921, Aultsville, Stormont Co, Ontario, Canada
Death9 Feb 2006, Liverpool, Onondaga Co, NY
MemoLoretto Skilled Nursing Home
BurialHale Cem, Norfolk, St Lawrence Co, NY
OccupationMilkman, Ice Cream Truck
FatherRoss Josiah Wells (1893-1970)
MotherHelena "Lena" Dourley (1894-1979)
Misc. Notes
Immigrated from Canada with his parents in 1929.
Children: David, Jane and Susan
Listed as an Ice Cream truck driver in 1950.
[Obituary] - Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
Preston E. Wells, 84 of Liverpool, formerly of Andrews Street in Massena, died Thursday at Loretto. He retired from Homestead Dairy as a Milkman following many years of service. He was a member of the Massena F&AM. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and enjoyed College Basketball particularly Syracuse University and vegetable gardening.
Surviving are his wife the former Marion Leafe, Son; David Wells of Manchester, N.H., Daughters: Susan (Jerry) Calhoun of Arlington, VA., Jane (George) Tartick of Liverpool, Brother; Graham (Margaret Jane) Wells of Phoenix, Sisters; Wyonna (Arthur) Kropa of Verona, Maureen (Larry) Ziegler of Cross Lake, Sister-in-law; Florence Wells of Baldwinsville, five grandchildren, one great grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Spring burial in Hale Cemetery, Norfolk.
Children: David, Jane and Susan
Listed as an Ice Cream truck driver in 1950.
[Obituary] - Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
Preston E. Wells, 84 of Liverpool, formerly of Andrews Street in Massena, died Thursday at Loretto. He retired from Homestead Dairy as a Milkman following many years of service. He was a member of the Massena F&AM. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and enjoyed College Basketball particularly Syracuse University and vegetable gardening.
Surviving are his wife the former Marion Leafe, Son; David Wells of Manchester, N.H., Daughters: Susan (Jerry) Calhoun of Arlington, VA., Jane (George) Tartick of Liverpool, Brother; Graham (Margaret Jane) Wells of Phoenix, Sisters; Wyonna (Arthur) Kropa of Verona, Maureen (Larry) Ziegler of Cross Lake, Sister-in-law; Florence Wells of Baldwinsville, five grandchildren, one great grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse. Spring burial in Hale Cemetery, Norfolk.
Marriage6 Oct 1946, Massena, St Lawrence Co, NY