Merrye Virginia Leavitt, 75, of Wiscasset, died Nov. 3 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. She was born in Bath on Nov. 5, 1935, a daughter of Holden and Carrie Wright.
She attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in the class of 1954. On Nov. 20, 1955 she married Donald W. Leavitt Jr., whom she met while roller skating. She was employed at Newbury’s in Bath, doing clambakes on Cabbage Island and Key Bank for 23 years.
She was a president of the Damariscotta Region B.P.W., a Girl Scout Leader and secretary and treasurer of the Wiscasset Rod & Gun Club.
She enjoyed puzzles, sewing, braiding rugs, painting, birds, gardening and summer cookouts. She was also a great cook and loved having the family at her home for the holidays.
She was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Leavitt Jr.; son, Donald M. Leavitt and wife Valarie; daughter, Vickie L. Hersom and husband Robert, all of Wiscasset; sister, Edna Wright of Bath; five grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were Nov. 5 at Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset. Funeral service held Nov. 6 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.
