FARMINGTON — Leatrice Oakes Orr, 83, of Farmington, died on June 3, in the comfort of her own home, where she had been lovingly cared for.

She was born in Rangeley, Feb. 21, 1930, to parents, Harold and Dorothy Oakes. Leatrice graduated from Wilton Academy in 1948 and from the Farmington State Teachers College and got her master’s degree in education from the University of Maine in Orono.

She taught in elementary schools for 40 years. Three of those years were in Orono at the Bennock Street School and 37 years in Farmington at the W.G. Mallett School and Cascade Brook School and during this time she trained many student teachers and served on many educational committees.

She was instrumental in originating the Affirmative Action program for SAD 9, serving as chairman for many years. She was a member of the Franklin County Retired Teachers Association and was a valued member of Delta Kappa Gamma, serving on many committees.

Leatrice was a member of Old South Congregational Church, Farmington and was actively involved with the Franklin County 4-H Beef Boosters, where her husband was a leader for more than 25 years.

She enjoyed traveling to Alaska, trans-Canada and many places in the United States.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Orr, whom she married on July 13, 1952; two sons, Raymond Orr Jr. and his wife, Deborah, of Farmington and David Orr of Wilton; six grandchildren, Scott Orr of Lewiston, Brian Orr and Kevin Orr, of Farmington, Katie Orr of Temple, Jason Orr of Farmington and Jessica Orr Merrill of Wilton; seven great-grandchildren, Ceairra Orr of Van Buren, Natalee Orr, Jaycee Orr and Taygen Orr, all of Farmington, Mackenzie Orr and Madison Orr, of Lewiston and Kilee Merrill of Wilton; one sister, Frances Beaulier and her husband, Richard, of Mercer; one brother, Donald Oakes and his wife, Louise, of Jay; and a sister-in-law, Bonita Oakes of Newburgh.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Pauline Kittredge and Shirley Bernard; and two brothers, Robert Oakes and Russell Oakes.

Tributes and condolences are welcomed by her family on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.