Obituary

Leroy E. Olson

Tue, 08/19/2014 - 12:00pm

Leroy E. Olson, 91, of Main Road on Westport Island, died August 17, 2014 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

He was born in Cornwall, New York on October 28, 1922, a son of Edwin L. and Gustava Olson. In 1941 he graduated from Granville High School in Granville, New York From 1941 to 1945 he was a Merchant Marine during the period of armed conflict. Lee had been employed at Jack & Heintz, Higbee Company, Albion Jr. High School, all in Strongsville, Ohio, as well as Divinity Lutheran Church in Parma Heights, Ohio.

On March 25, 1972, he married his true love Dorothy Mae Wells and had a wonderful marriage for 41 years until her death.

Lee was very proud of his Eagle Scout status, and for being a loyal blood donor, and his 20 years of volunteering at Southwest General Hospital in Strongsville. Lee was an avid stamp collector and model railroader.

He made his new home with his daughter-in-law, Pam Frenier, until moving to Hill House Assisted Living in Bath. He is also survived by one stepson, Scott Frenier and his wife Francine of Massachusetts, two granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at a later date for immediate family. Because Lee had such a strong faith, memorial contributions may be made to the Divinity Lutheran Church, 11877 Blossom Ave., Parma Heights, Ohio 44130.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.daiglefuneralhome.com.