Ann Lee

Ann Lee – Spent her life helping others

OLEAN – Ann Lee passed away Saturday, May 16, at Salamanca Nursing Home.

Ann was born in Salamanca on December 3 1944, the daughter of Anthony and Teckla (Solarek) Lee.

Ann graduated from Mount Mercy Academy in 1962.  She went on to receive a BA from Emmanual College in Boston, and an MBA from St. Bonaventure.  She served as a missionary in Papua, New Guinea, was a manager of Olean Answering Service, office manager of St. Francis Hospital, and installed lifeline for VNA Services.

Ann loved golf and bowling and was a stamp collector.  She traveled to England, Ireland, France, Italy and South Africa.

Ann is survived by a sister-in-law, Nancy Lee; nephews, John (Donna) Lee; Mike (Allison) Lee; and David (Laura) Lee; and 9 great nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Teckla, and two brothers, Richard and Charles Lee.

Family will receive friends at the Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. State Street, Olean, on Thursday, May 21 from 4 – 6 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Basilica of St. Mary’s of the Angels on Friday, May 22 at 10 am with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Salamanca.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. State Street, Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.