Leota B. Seaward

AUBURN - Leota B. Seaward, 100 died Wednesday, January 5th with her family by her side, and her mind still sharp ready to recite the Prelude to the Constitution. She was born in Vassalboro, October 6, 1910 the daughter of Verne and Emma (Taylor) Denico. Leota was the oldest living resident of Turner and holder of the Boston Cane which she was proud to show at Turner’s recent 4th of July Parades. She also looked forward to her 100th birthday party which she celebrated just this past October with family and friends. She was also the oldest living graduate of Erskine Academy as a salutarian of her class in 1929. She was a homemaker most of her life, but for twenty years was employed at Priscilla Turner Rug Guild. She was a long time member of Turner Village Baptist Church, the Turner Grange, Pythian Sisters of Turner, and Turner Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included crocheting, quilting, knitting, tatting, and also loved to sew. Leota is fondly remembered by her children as the barber of the neighborhood cutting everyone’s hair. Shewas predeceased by her husband, Elmer W. Seaward in 1988; her two sons, Elmer W. Seaward, Jr., and Ronald Elmer Seaward; two son in laws, Leighton Gilbert and Evan Plourde. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice “Bunny” Seaward Gilbert of Turner and Luverne Plourde of Canton. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Over the years, Leota was guardian angel to the Green children of Turner; Janice (Toddy); Alden Jr., Bert, and Alvin. She was also a foster mother to Bernard “Bunny” Brown now deceased. Special thanks to the Hospice House aide, Michelle Hawkins and Leota’s granddaughter, Deanna Plourde, and great granddaughter, Lyndsey Gilbert. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com SEAWARD died in Auburn, January 5, 2011, Mrs. Leota B. Seaward age 100 years oldest living resident of Turner. Funeral services honoring Leota will be held MONDAY 11:00AM at the Turner Village Baptist Church with Pastor Cliff Olson officiating. Graveside committal prayers will be held later in the spring at Arundel Cemetery, Kennebunkport. Memorial donations in Leota’s memory may be made to the Hospice House 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449