Miriam Leach Lee, passed away August 27, 2014 surrounded by family. Born April 26, 1924 in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Edward & Helen Leach. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee, her parents, her brothers, Edward Leach, Hugh Leach, and John Leach, and her sisters, Ellen Farmer, and Joan Phillips. Miriam is survived by her brother David (Helen) Leach and many nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful sister, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed. Miriam, a long time New Yorker, had a career as an editor at Scholastic Press and lived more than 43 years in Greenwich Village, before moving to Dallas in 2006 to be close to her family. Her life was one of generosity and service to others, in her church, as a community volunteer, and organizer. She founded the St Joseph Soup Kitchen to feed the homeless. In 2006, The Greenwich Village Historic Society awarded Mrs. Lee with its Society award for extraordinary service, commitment to volunteer work, and support for the preservation of Greenwich Village. The family wishes to thank Miriam's care givers Aster, Bsrat, Amkelch, Freweini, and Ascalu for their loving care. Gratitude goes to the staff, therapists, and nurses of The Plaza at Edgemere for their service and care. Friday, September 12, 2014, 11:00 services will begin with a rosary immediately followed by a funeral mass at St. Monica Catholic Church 9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St Joseph Soup Kitchen, 371 6th Ave. New York, NY 10014 or a charity of your choice.
Miriam Leach Lee, passed away August 27, 2014 surrounded by family. Born April 26, 1924 in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Edward & Helen Leach. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee, her parents, her brothers, Edward Leach, Hugh Leach, and John Leach, and her sisters, Ellen Farmer, and Joan Phillips. Miriam is survived by her brother David (Helen) Leach and many nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful sister, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed. Miriam, a long time New Yorker, had a career as an editor at Scholastic Press and lived more than 43 years in Greenwich Village, before moving to Dallas in 2006 to be close to her family. Her life was one of generosity and service to others, in her church, as a community volunteer, and organizer. She founded the St Joseph Soup Kitchen to feed the homeless. In 2006, The Greenwich Village Historic Society awarded Mrs. Lee with its Society award for extraordinary service, commitment to volunteer work, and support for the preservation of Greenwich Village. The family wishes to thank Miriam's care givers Aster, Bsrat, Amkelch, Freweini, and Ascalu for their loving care. Gratitude goes to the staff, therapists, and nurses of The Plaza at Edgemere for their service and care. Friday, September 12, 2014, 11:00 services will begin with a rosary immediately followed by a funeral mass at St. Monica Catholic Church 9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St Joseph Soup Kitchen, 371 6th Ave. New York, NY 10014 or a charity of your choice.
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