Born in Norwich, CT, August 10, 1933, she was a daughter of Frederick and Anna (Pietroski) Gross, she had resided the Canisteo area since 1970. Terry loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was a tremendous cook. Terry had a great love for dogs, especially poodles.
She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband; George Leasure on May 16, 2002 and her second husband; Paul Amidon on April 30, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter; Deborah Clair of Hornell, 2 sons; George (Mary Ann) Leasure of Hartsville and William “Bill” Leasure of Hornell, 5 grandchildren; Belinda Ferguson, Stephanie Perry, Jill Cook, Tim Clair and Ashley Clair, 5 great-grandchildren; Caitlin and Connor Ferguson, Lilah and Billy Cook and Kennedy Perry, her step-children; Gerry Amidon of Canisteo, Ron (Mead) Amidon of Hartsville, Karen (Joe) Smith of Florida, Kim Amidon of Hornell and Jim (Jayne) Amidon of Hartsville, several step grandchildren, her sisters; Barbara (Ralph) Sullivan and Patricia (Larry) Solano as well as her Yorkie; “Missy”.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com, or on Facebook @brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.
A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Sunday (August 25, 2019) from 3-5 at Muhleisens in Almond. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Canisteo.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation to the Canisteo Police Club, PO Box 114, Canisteo, NY 14823.
