LACONIA-----Charlotte Ruth Sleeper King Leitch died peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 in Laconia, NH and is predeceased by her husband William F King, Jr.
Charlotte was born in Laconia, NH on August 29, 1923. Charlotte is the daughter of Harry and Jesse (Huff) Sleeper also of New Hampshire.
Charlotte was educated in Boston and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Window Dresser, housewife, passionate painter, sculptor, and muralist, and was employed with the Franklin Mint of Philadelphia where she utilized her artistic sculpting to produce limited edition coins for the US currency. Charlotte decorated many homes and businesses with her watercolor and oil paintings. She was also an excellent writer, avid speaker, especially within the Christian faith, and led her life by example. She was popular with young and old, and enjoyed mentoring skiing, figure skating, hiking, swimming and many other activities that expressed living life to the fullest.
Charlotte was the consummate conversationalist and welcomed everyone who rose to the occasion for an exchange of ideas and experience at all levels. She loved reminiscing and storytelling and was a wonderful artist and poet. She loved nature, and all things outdoors, learning about different cultures, travel, and never met a stranger.
Charlotte is survived by her loving husband and companion, John Leitch of Laconia; children William King III and his wife,Barbara, Connie Woods (nee King) and her husband, Steve, Randy King and his wife, Melissa, and Nancy King, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and a sister Flora Hennessey (nee Sleeper), .
Charlotte will be thoroughly missed by the many people who loved her deeply and who were fortunate enough to have known this generous, loving, caring woman.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00am at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Graveside Service will follow in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia NH.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to Lake Winnipesaukee Association (LWA), PO Box 1624, Meredith, NH 03253.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.