"My sincere sympathy to Amy and all of the Leavitt family. My daughter Amy (Macedo) Niles enjoyed a friendship with you in highschool and spent time with your family. I remember bringing her to your home in Middletown when she was caring for your cat or cats when you were away once. The most recent time I saw you and your Mom was when I bumped into both of you at The Market Basket in Fall River. I was glad that I went up to you and spoke up. After all, it had been a lot of years since I had seen you, and we all change as we get older. I hope that your memories of your Mom help you get through this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Ann Marie Leavitt
October 30, 1946 - February 17, 2020
Ann Marie (Markowski) Leavitt passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after a nearly six year courageous and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ann was born on October 30, 1946 to Henry and Florence Markowski of Enfield, CT. Her entire life was devoted to homemaking and caring for her family. She enjoyed long walks, camping, dining out, shopping, cooking, baking, sewing, knitting, hanging out with her granddaughters, watching The Young and the Restless with her husband and caring for and spoiling her cat, Sidney. One of her greatest joys was hosting large dinner parties for her family and friends. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Ann is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jim Leavitt, her daughter, Amy Morton of East Providence, RI, her son, Jim Leavitt and his wife Francesca of New Bedford, MA, her brother Paul Markowski and his wife Suzanne of Ellington, CT, her brother Henry Markowski and his wife, Charlene, of Enfield, CT and her sister, Eileen Markowski of Enfield, CT. She is also survived by her 5 beloved granddaughters: Marissa, Jaylee and Sayge Leavitt and Katelyn and Jillian Morton.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Funeral services will continue Friday, February 21, 2020, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Marys Catholic Church, 12 Williams Street, Newport. Burial will follow at East Cemetery, Manchester, CT.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Anns memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.
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"Jim, I saw in the Hartford Courant, that your wife Ann passed away. Our families, the Leavitt's and the Burke's were friends in Manchester, Ct. when we were kids. My brother Bob Burke and I want you and your family to know that we are sending our prayers and condolences to all of you. Ann was a very kind, wonderful woman with a loving husband and family who will forever hold her memory in their hearts. Joanne Burke Wright"
"Dear Family,Dan and I are especially sad to know Ann is no longer with us. I can't think of a kinder, more caring individual than Ann. I met her when our children were very young (neighbors in Manchester, CT). I couldn't believe how welcoming she always was to our whole family when we would get together (Newport Jazz Festivals). I, as a mom, aspired to be as cool as Ann. She didn't let anything get to her. Always fighting the good fight with the utmost courage so she could be with the ones she loves. That is how she is remembered and she will be missed."
"Mr. Leavitt, Jim, Francesca, and family,My sincere sympathy to each of you... in my short interaction with her she made quite an impression...I have no doubt how truly special she was... thoughts and prayers to you all... God Bless..."
"Dear Jim, Jimmie, Amy and all the Family. I cant begin to tell you how my heart breaks for all of you and for me. Anne was such an awesome cousin to me and I will miss our long conversations we would have on the phone since I lived 3,000+ miles away from her. Never a birthday would go by without calling each other plus all the calls in between. Your wife, mom and grandmother was a strong and courageous woman but I know that you already know that. I always looked up to her since she was two years older than myself. Fly with the Angels Anne and tell all our family including my hubby how much I love them. You will truly be missed until we meet again. "
"Amy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your sweet mom. If there is anything you need, please reach out to me."
"Jim, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are glad that we had the honor to know Ann. She was a wonderful woman. She was always kind, caring, and generous to our family. We couldnt of ask for a better neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family"
"Mom, what a strong and courageous woman you are. Fighting as long and as hard as you did, to get more time with your family. I want to thank you for being my mom. Thank you for making Francesca at home. She was in need of a mom and you were there for her too. We love you with all our hearts. You will never be forgotten. Family is what kept us together and family will never kept us apart. So with that said we can't wait to see you again. Love you bunches "
"Grandma you have always been there for the family. You have showed us all to be better people. You have taught me so much over the years. Starting from behaving to helping out others. Its been rough seeing you this way for these couple of weeks but I stood strong for you. We will all always love you and I will always miss youxoxo"
"Ma, Thank you for always being good to us, especially me! As your daughter in law, you always included me in everything & you didn't have to. You really made me feel special. We had many good memories together as a family, especially the birth of Sayge. You where a wonderful Grandmother to the girls. We will make sure we keep your memory alive. You fought right to the end & I'm sorry you had to go through what you did. You're at peace now & we will never forget you. Love you Ma xo"
"Jim and family, we are very sorry for your loss. I will miss Ann and her cheery hellos. Ann always had special treats for the boys for Halloween and I will always cherish the thank you card she sent us for sending her a Christmas card of the boys. I didnt get a chance to tell her, but Anne you were a great neighbor as well and the sweetest lady anyone could meet. Rest In Peace, Ann."
"Grandma, as youre first grandchild, You always treated me different than the others. Because I am the oldest, we spent so much time together it hurts to know youre gone. Whenever I slept over, we would have a movie night or watch Jeopardy, wheel of fortune, and then the lottery numbers. We would go to church every Sunday when I stood over for the weekend. We would have days where you would paint my nails and then go outside for a walk. You never let the girls and I be bored. You always had something fun for all of us to do. I love you Rest In Peace xo"
"Grandma you were always an inspiration, us girls always looked up too you. You did so many things with us and for us, i cant even explain how appreciative I am because of you. Our sleepovers were always fun and at times they were difficult for you cause we were hard to deal with sometimes lol. I know you wont physically be here to watch me graduate but I know you will be looking down at me smiling. I love you so much and rest easy grandma"