Born in Malden 100 years ago on May 12, 1915 to Clara (Fraser) Leet and Wilford Laurier Leet who both originated from Nova Scotia. Mr. Leet was predeceased by step-brother Robert LeBlanc, brother Army Captain George Arthur, killed in action in WWII and three sisters, Ethel Lord, Gladys Carroll and Marjorie Parlee.
"Bill" Leet grew up in the Maplewood area and graduated in 1933 from Malden High. He was captain of the track team and ran a "record" race at Boston Garden his senior year. He then graduated from Burdett Business School. Mr. Leet served 4 years in the Navy Seabees in WWII in the South Pacific. Upon his return, he served the citizens of Malden as a member of the Malden Fire Department, rising to the rank of Deputy Chief. After 30 years on the force, he retired to Venice, Florida where he enjoyed many more years with other retired relatives and firefighters.
He was married for over 60 years to his "Malden Sweet Heart" Louise "Jimmy" (Antico), who predeceased him in 2002. His only son, William Paul Leet, sadly, also passed before him in 1997. His daughter, Mary Louise Kellerman resides in Billerica with her husband Arthur. Mr. Leet leaves behind two special grandchildren, Matthew David Leet of Saugus and Beth Anne Pattison of Glenmont, NY. Also lovingly survived by his great grandchildren, Xander, Zara and Gabriel William Pattison of Glenmont as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grandnephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Mass celebrating his 100 years of Life on Saturday, May 23rd in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10 o'clock. Following an additonal Funeral Mass at the Epiphany Cathedral in Florida, he will be his wife in their Rose Memory Garden.