Elizabeth Louise Freeman Pickens Leeman, 91, passed away on Aug. 26, 2024. Born on April 25,1933, in Bath to Bessie Mary Price and Alonzo Harry Freeman, she was adopted by Sam Pickens at age 11.
Elizabeth grew up in rural Maine. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1949. She married Robert Fowler Leeman in December 1950 in Newport, Rhode Island. She followed Robert for 20 years during his career in the U.S. Navy.
Elizabeth and Robert moved to her family home on Bailey Island, where she refurbished, repaired and painted the old house. Her home was always full of children and pets. She loved to spend her time reading, knitting and sewing.
Elizabeth loved her flower and vegetable gardens. She was active in the local church, Sunday school, PTA and Scouts. Elizabeth was always in the stands for all the sports her children played.
Upon Robert’s retirement, she kept his lobstering books. She cooked in a local seafood restaurant. Each summer they traveled to their “bucket list destinations.” Upon Robert’s death in May 2020, she lived alone with her beloved cat, Pete.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Robert F.; sons, Robert G. and Royston; daughter, Patricia; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth J. and Kirk.
Survivors include her children, Deborah Leeman, Richard Leeman and wife Debra, and Rebecca O’Connell and husband Daniel; and a niece, Wendy Lefavor; along with 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private.
