Jocelyn Elsie Rose Lattin

OBITUARYLATTIN, Jocelyn Elsie Rose, age 85 of Spring Hill died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at her home. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY she came to this area 5 months ago from Palm Harbor. She was a retired tool engineer for IBM and prior to IBM, worked as a draftsman. She had written 3 manuals, had several patents, and designed computer transistors, also for IBM. She was an accomplished artist, teaching children how to draw at Pleasant Valley, NY Community Center. Her artistic ability led her to illustrate and design cards for her church, and Christmas, and for IBM in support of WWII Veterans. She also wrote poetry, and owned & operated Inspirations by Jocelyn, where she designed shell and foliage arrangements. She was Episcopalian by faith.Survivors include her son: Clifford M. Lattin, Jr. of Union, Maine; daughters: Lana L. Hammond of Spring Hill, Donna L. Hoffman of Marston Mills, MA; brother: George Meddaugh of Pouquag, NY; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMESPRING HILL CHAPEL(352) 686-6649Family Owned & Operated""www.merrittfuneral.com""