Joan M. Leyshon

 

 

     Joan M. Leyshon, 82, (nee Sheridan) of Lorain died Tuesday evening, May 19, 2009 at the New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph following a brief illness.

     Mrs. Leyshon was born in Lorain on September 9, 1926.  She was a graduate of Lorain High School, class of 1944.

     She retired in 1992 after many years service in the Lorain County Board of Elections, including a term as Director. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star-Madeleine Chapter # 204.

     Mrs. Leyshon is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harvey R. Leyshon, daughter Cheri L. (Michael) Humphrey of Boise, ID, grandson Sean Humphrey, sister Wanda Schooley of Lorain, brothers Dean Cecil of Vermilion. and Jay Cecil of Tucson, AZ.

     She was preceded in death her father Dale Sheridan, her mother Ruth (nee Fitzgerald) Sheridan Cecil,  her step father Lyle Cecil and step mother Phoebe Sheridan.

     In keeping with Mrs. Leyshon's wishes, there will be no visitation or public services.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio  44035.

     The Schwartz, Spence Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.

 

 

 

CONDOLENCES

 

From:        Roger and Evelyn Colebrook
Relation:    Friends
 

Dear Reese and family,
 
  It was with profound regret that we read this morning of the death of Joan. Although we realize that no words can really soften your sorrow.  We do want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
  From the book Jonathon Livingston Seagull (circa 1972) "A person is nothing more than a thought that you can see." This sentence gives us great comfort when we think of close family members we have lost.

           Sincerely,

           Roger and Evelyn Colebrook 

 

 

 

From:        Don Nieding Family
Relation:    Friend

 

With deepest sympathy, Don and Rosalie

 

 

 

From:        Carol Gleason Mullins
Relation:  

 

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. THERE ARE SO MANY MEMORIES OF OUR "OLD NEIGHBORHOOD" AND YOUR FAMILY IS ALWAYS A BIG PART OF THOSE MEMORIES. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS.
 


From:        Gene Hector
Relation:    Friend

 

Dear Reese and Cheri,  So sorry to hear about Joan..
My thoughts and prayers are with you...I have alot of good memories from the neighborhood..
                                Best regards,
                                     Gene
 PS..I will let Pete know...
 

 

 

From:        Judy Sheridan Dickson
Relation:    R

 

Dear Reese, Cheri and family,
So sorry to hear of Joan's death. She was such a vibrant member of our family. I will never forget my dad's (Jack) nickname of "dogam" which he lovingly called her. My mom (Mildred) also loved her like a daughter and enjoyed those card games!! 
For myself, I always respected her and even though we didn't see one another very often, I enjoyed the brief visits when I would come home to Lorain from Texas.
I vaguely remember Joan babysitting my brother,Duane sister, Janet and myself and all the fun we had.
Picnics in Vermilion and Century Park and the Sheridan family get together's. Seems like a long time ago.
To all of you please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joan was truly a wonderful person.
Love,
Judy Sheridan Dickson