Leah Rae Bethke Ambrose, 66, of Clinton, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center, Essex. She was the wife of Benjamin J. Ambrose. Born in Meriden on February 2, 1946; daughter of Raymond B. and Elvera Bianchi Bethke. Leah was past president of the Clinton Touchdown Club. Mother of Benjamin J. Ambrose (Christine) and Steven L. Ambrose. Grandmother of Lillie Rae Ambrose. Sister-in-law of Maureen Bethke-Steiner. Aunt of Alicia Tucker (Eric) and Jessica Bethke. Predeceased by her brother Raymond L. Bethke.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning June 26th at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 9:00 am until time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in All Saints Cemetery.
Very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You turned me on to Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones when I was ten. You were the coolest on and I will miss you. Love Erik.
We will always have the fondest memories of a fun loving, warm hearted cousin, friend and godmother.
We are both very sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in our prayers. Leah was a very lovely lady. We enjoyed the time we were able to spend with her. She will be sadly missed by many.
Ben, I am sorry for your loss. – John
Our deepest sympathy to your family Ben, Christine, Lillie and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you at this time. All our love, The Hedde Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May she be forever in our hearts. We are here for you ,love and miss you.
Ben, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Ben, you and your entire family are in our prayers.
Ben, Christine, and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do, now or in the future.
With love, the Dougherty family
You will always be in our heart.. We will always love you!!
Dearest Ambroses, she was the Lady, the wisdom, the glue and the fun. The crab cakes, the salads, the meals. The Wife, the Mom, the Grandmother, the Aunt, the friend. We will never forget.
I have a vivid memory of when Leah and Benny came for the weekend to help us work on our new house. Funny, it was about 20 years ago but doesn’t seem so long ago. Uncle Ben was helping build us a shed and Leah enjoyed so much spending a day with me and little Ryan watching his soccer game and playing in the park and I was so touched, she appreciated just being there. And I’ve admired her since then, as I’ve seen her to always be enjoying the present with her family. My love and prayers are with your family
You will be missed Leah. We love you. XOXO
-Chad and Samantha Cumber
Dear Ben, Ben, Steven,Christine, and Mr. and Mrs. B.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Leah. She was a lovely woman, always so full of life. She was a dear friend to my brother and sister-in-law, and I know they will miss her terribly. I pray you will all find strength in the wonderful memories of her.
My dear friends, I am so very sorry. I wish I was closer to you all. Please know you are all in my prayers and thoughts at this sad time. My love to you all.
Ben Sr., Ben and Christine, we are so sorry for your loss. We feel privileged to have met Leah, she was a lovely, beautiful person. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Ben and family, my condolences.
I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympahty to your familiy.