Paula Jean Waitt, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Puget Sound Health Care in Olympia, Washington.
Paula was born on April 5, 1946 to Raymond LaFleche and Evelyn (Burdette) LaFleche in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Paula was the oldest daughter of 4 kids, and raised in Massachusetts, graduating from High School in 1963. After school, she met Clark Waitt, and they married on June 25, 1965 in Kingston, New Hampshire. The couple lived in Kingston, and began their family, having 2 children: a daughter, Michelle and son, Steve. Paula became a stay at home mom, raising her children. In 1975, the family moved to Elma, Washington for Clark’s career. After settling into their new home, they had their 3rd child, son, Ryan. As the children got older, Paula entered back into the workforce. She started working with the Elma Bowling Alley, working and cooking in the kitchen. Paula started taking classes and earning certifications for her CNA License. She was later employed with the Elma Nursing Home, now Summit Pacific. She worked as both a cook and CNA for the nursing home. In 2011, Paula and Clark moved to their forever home in Montesano, Washington.
Paula enjoyed camping with her family. They always had a trailer, 5th wheel, or motorhome to get out and enjoy their many trips with each other. She also enjoyed taking motorcycle rides with her husband. She loved pottery, even took classes with her close friends. Paula had a wonderful green thumb and was always maintaining her flowers and garden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and brother, Raymond LaFleche Jr.
Paula is survived by her husband of 58 years, Clark Waitt, of Montesano, Washington; daughter, Michelle (Chris) Greninger, of Aberdeen, Washington; sons, Steve (Jane) Waitt, of Montesano, Washington; and Ryan (Dena) Waitt, of Spokane, Washington; sisters: Judy LaFleche of Hampstead, New Hampshire and Donna Cooper of Exeter, New Hampshire; many grandchildren; and a few great grandchildren who Paula loved very dearly.
A private family service will be held at a later date. If you wish to leave a memory or note of condolence for the family, please visit www.fernhillfuneral.com. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paula Waitt, please visit our flower store.
Paula was born on April 5, 1946 to Raymond LaFleche and Evelyn (Burdette) LaFleche in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Paula was the oldest daughter of 4 kids, and raised in Massachusetts, graduating from High School in 1963. After school, she met Clark Waitt, and they married on June 25, 1965 in Kingston, New Hampshire. The couple lived in Kingston, and began their family, having 2 children: a daughter, Michelle and son, Steve. Paula became a stay at home mom, raising her children. In 1975, the family moved to Elma, Washington for Clark’s career. After settling into their new home, they had their 3rd child, son, Ryan. As the children got older, Paula entered back into the workforce. She started working with the Elma Bowling Alley, working and cooking in the kitchen. Paula started taking classes and earning certifications for her CNA License. She was later employed with the Elma Nursing Home, now Summit Pacific. She worked as both a cook and CNA for the nursing home. In 2011, Paula and Clark moved to their forever home in Montesano, Washington.
Paula enjoyed camping with her family. They always had a trailer, 5th wheel, or motorhome to get out and enjoy their many trips with each other. She also enjoyed taking motorcycle rides with her husband. She loved pottery, even took classes with her close friends. Paula had a wonderful green thumb and was always maintaining her flowers and garden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and brother, Raymond LaFleche Jr.
Paula is survived by her husband of 58 years, Clark Waitt, of Montesano, Washington; daughter, Michelle (Chris) Greninger, of Aberdeen, Washington; sons, Steve (Jane) Waitt, of Montesano, Washington; and Ryan (Dena) Waitt, of Spokane, Washington; sisters: Judy LaFleche of Hampstead, New Hampshire and Donna Cooper of Exeter, New Hampshire; many grandchildren; and a few great grandchildren who Paula loved very dearly.
A private family service will be held at a later date. If you wish to leave a memory or note of condolence for the family, please visit www.fernhillfuneral.com. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paula Waitt, please visit our flower store.
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