Obituary of Paul M. Leet

Paul Zeke Leet, 83, of Blodgett Mills, passed away May 1, 2012 at St. josephs Hospital, Syracuse NY. He was born June 30, 1928 in Killawog, NY, the son of the late Harold Leet and Marie Carr McCoy. Zeke was an area resident most of his life attending school and living in Blodgett Mills since the age of five. For several years Zeke was employed at the Holcolmb Farm and most recently with the Town of Cortlandville for over 25 years. He was a past member of the Blodgett Mills Church, Honorary member of the Solon Sportsmans Club, and longtime member of the National Federation of Wildlife. His hobbies included watching the trains, gardening, producing his own maple syrup, and hunting. He is survived by his wife Sareta Leet of Blodgett Mills, siblings Linda (joshua) Suen of New Jersey, Gordon Leet of Fabius NY, Darrell Corl and Terry Corl of South Carolina, step daughters Sheila White of Syracuse NY, Nancy Slater of Tennessee, Papas girl Sarah White, grandsons Kyle Burleigh and Scott Slater, special niece Sadie Ross, special nephew Bruce Campbell, godchildren Dawn Trimm and Robert Ross, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Zeke was predeceased by his first wife Helen Leet in 1990. Calling hours will be Friday 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. All are invited to a celebration of Zekes life which will be Saturday 12-3 pm at the McGraw Community Center. Burial will be held at a later time at the Marathon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Solon Sportsmans Club or the American Cancer Society. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Zeke,you will be sadly missed.You are in a better place looking down on mom and the rest of family,you will never be forgotten,we will see you again sometime at the Pearly Gates.R.I.P. Zeke.Love Nancy,Bob,and Scott:Lebanon Tn,and Kyle and Caitlyn:Knoxville Tn. Was so sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. Zeke was my first neighbor, a great friend, and just a truly kind compassionate person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sareta and the rest of the family. Barbara Miner Our deepest sympathy goes out to Zeke's family. Zeke was a very near and dear friend of my Mom and Dad, Thelma and 'Bucky' Merritt. We had many good times togehter and will always remember Zekes quick wit and humor. He was always smiling. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Sharon and Karen (Merritt)