Sharon Rose Leeman

PALERMO – Sharon Rose Leeman, 77, passed away on Feb. 2, 2024, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care at Glenridge. She was born June 14, 1946, a daughter of Maurice and Lizzie (Chase) Turner.

Sharon grew up in a large family in Freedom and attended local schools. She married Norman L. Leeman on July 3, 1964. The two settled in Palermo and she became a mother to her four sons: Norman Jr., Douglas, Daniel, and Joey. She was a true Mainer who loved spending time outdoors. Some of her favorite outdoor activities were hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. Her happy place was up to camp near Chesuncook Lake where countless family memories were made, including she and Norman’s 40th wedding anniversary party.

Sharon also enjoyed shopping and visiting friends. She will be remembered for her delicious cooking and outgoing personality.

Sharon was predeceased by her parents; and her siblings, Regina Harriman, Maurice “Elwin” Turner, Meldon Turner, Richard “Dickie” Turner, Winfield Turner, and Raol Turner.

She is lovingly survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Norman Leeman; her sons: Norman Leeman Jr. and his wife Robin, Douglas Leeman, Daniel Leeman, and Joey Leeman; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Geneva Peavey, Shirley Peavey, Peggy Cowing and her husband Paul, her brothers: Lester Turner and his wife Sharon, David Turner and his wife Caroline, Willis Turner and his wife Wanda, and Edward Turner and his wife Bea; and many many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a date and time to be announced in the spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor, Maine 04363.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sharon’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org or dementiasociety.org.