Faith H. Lemanski
January 5, 1933 ~ September 12, 2019
Faith Henderson Lemanski, 86
Faith Lemanski, 86, of Ashburn, VA died September 12, 2019 at Maple Grove, in Ashby Ponds.
Faith was born January 5, 1933 in Port Jefferson, NY to Russell and Mary (Foster) Henderson. Faith grew up in East Moriches Long Island where she enjoyed spending time on the beach and boating with family and friends. While earning her nursing degree from Lenox Hill Hospital she spent many weekends at West Point where she met and eventually married her husband Ronald.
She was a devoted military wife and mother. As a military family, Faith and Ron moved over ten times before finally settling in Vienna, VA in 1968. While living in Vienna, she volunteered over 25 years at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. She also worked for over 25 years as a teacher's aide for special needs children in the Fairfax County School System.
Faith's greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren and meeting her great granddaughter, Grace, only a few short weeks ago.
She is survived by her sister, Joyce Sims; her brother, John Henderson; three children, Laura Clay, Richard (Carolyn) Lemanski and Catherine (Paul) Ellington; seven grandchildren, Matthew (Phoebe) Clay, Kaitlyn (Spencer) Burns, Paul Jr. (Kelly) Ellington, Nicholas Lemanski, Michael Ellington, Christian Lemanski, Tyler Ellington and her great granddaughter Grace Burns.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Col. Ronald Joseph Lemanski and her son in law George Clay.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147 on Friday September 20, 2019 at 10:30AM. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society online at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html or by mail: American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Faith Lemanski, 86, of Ashburn, VA died September 12, 2019 at Maple Grove, in Ashby Ponds.
Faith was born January 5, 1933 in Port Jefferson, NY to Russell and Mary (Foster) Henderson. Faith grew up in East Moriches Long Island where she enjoyed spending time on the beach and boating with family and friends. While earning her nursing degree from Lenox Hill Hospital she spent many weekends at West Point where she met and eventually married her husband Ronald.
She was a devoted military wife and mother. As a military family, Faith and Ron moved over ten times before finally settling in Vienna, VA in 1968. While living in Vienna, she volunteered over 25 years at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. She also worked for over 25 years as a teacher's aide for special needs children in the Fairfax County School System.
Faith's greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren and meeting her great granddaughter, Grace, only a few short weeks ago.
She is survived by her sister, Joyce Sims; her brother, John Henderson; three children, Laura Clay, Richard (Carolyn) Lemanski and Catherine (Paul) Ellington; seven grandchildren, Matthew (Phoebe) Clay, Kaitlyn (Spencer) Burns, Paul Jr. (Kelly) Ellington, Nicholas Lemanski, Michael Ellington, Christian Lemanski, Tyler Ellington and her great granddaughter Grace Burns.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Col. Ronald Joseph Lemanski and her son in law George Clay.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147 on Friday September 20, 2019 at 10:30AM. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society online at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html or by mail: American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
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Faith (aka “Mrs. L”) was a warm, kind person. The world has lost a gentle, loving soul. She loved being with her family and being on or near the water. I have many fond memories of conversations with her. She was always a delight to talk to. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Faith. My condolences to Laura, Rick, Cathy and families. I remember Faith as a wonderful woman with a quiet dignity. She was a warm and welcoming hostess when we would visit. She experienced a good life and raised a great family. May God heal your hearts as you are missing her.
Laura and family. Faith will be truly missed from our lives. But now she is with all her other loved ones in heaven. She was a classy amazing woman with a kind calm spirit. Sending prayers to all of you to mend your hearts and loss. Much love to all, Debbie, Tony and family ❤️