Edith M. Leavitt

WORCESTER-Edith M. Leavitt, 94, of 101 Chadwick St. died Sunday, Oct 30 at UMass Memorial Healthcare after a brief illness.

She leaves a niece, Karen M. Elliott of Alexandria, VA and two great nephews, Timothy Charles and Mark William Elliott. A brother, Charles Leavitt, predeceased her.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Skerry) Leavitt and lived in Worcester most of her life. She graduated from David Prouty High School and Post Business School. Edith was a secretary for the Worcester School Department for 29 years retiring in 1970. She was a member of the Quaker Society of Friends on Pleasant Street. She enjoyed driving, reading and volunteer work.

A private graveside service is being planned later in the month. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Worcester - Pleasant Street Friends Meeting Memorial Fund, 901 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602. LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St. is directing arrangements.