Leota F. Mclean Obituary (1914 - 2010)

Leota Mclean Old Town –Leota Harmon Moors Mclean, 95, died peacefully on October 7, 2010. She was born on December 6, 1914 in Mars Hill, Maine, the first child of Ray and Gladys (Lunn) Harmon. She spent her early years in the “County” then went to Bangor and graduated from Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an RN for several years and then joined her first husband, Forest K. Moors, Sr., in his insurance business in Old Town. Leota was involved with the community belonging to Eastern Star, Neighborhood Club of Old Town, and Old Town United Methodist Church. She was also involved with Brownie and Girls Scout programs and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Leota is survived by her son Ken Moors and his wife Laureen, who lovingly cared for her for 8 years in their home; and her daughter Suzanne Rares and her husband Joe of Wellington, FL; her grandsons Benjamin Moors and his wife Sylvia, Chad Moors and Eric Rares; a step daughter Joan Hale; four step grandchildren and their spouses; twelve great-grand-step children; brother-in-law Nate Currier, sister-in-law Connie Harmon and brother-in-law Clifton Moors. She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Forest who she spent 38 wonderful years with; her second husband, James Mclean who she spent 20 wonderful years with; her sisters, Lucille Vineer and Rebecca Currier; her brothers Calvin Harmon, Raymond Harmon, and Phillip Harmon. The family would like to give their special thanks to Leota’s special friend, Alfreda Savoy. A funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Leota’s Honor to the Old Town Animal Orphanage, P.O. Box 565, Orono, Maine 04473 or to the Old Town Public Library, Large Print Section, 46 Middle St., Old Town, ME 04468. Notes of condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com