WATERTOWN, NY – Aretta R. Waite, 92, of Leray Street, and formerly of Hancock Street, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at home.
A graveside service will be in the spring in North Watertown Cemetery.
Aretta was born on July 26, 1930, in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Floyd and Catherine Barney.
On Jan. 3, 1953 she married Oral W Waite. Â Mr. Waite, a New York Air Brake retiree, and 12th Ward committeeman, predeceased her on March 20, 1985.
Survivors include a son, Steven W. (Mary) Waite, Ohio; a daughter, Tina (Rick) Sulier, Watertown; five grandchildren, Brian, Doreen, Wayne, Emily and Cory; and two great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a great grandson, Chase Marshall and three siblings, Irving Barney, Mary Secor, and Ray Barney.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com.