Laura S. (Solan) Wright

Lakeville- Laura S. Wright, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at her home with her devoted dog Huxley by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late David A. Wright.

Laura was born in Sharon on January 21, 1948, daughter of the late Terrence and Armilla (Rossiter) Solan. She grew up in Lakeville and moved to Burlington, VT in 1966 to attend the Mary Fletcher School of Nursing. 

In 1968, Laura met Dave, and they married in July 1970. Just a month later, the couple moved to Chicago where Laura became the head nurse of the neurosurgery department at the University of Chicago Hospital. After two years, they relocated to Canada where she continued her nursing career.

In 1979, Dave and Laura settled in Lakeville where they would spend the rest of their lives and raise their family. Laura continued her nursing work at Sharon Hospital and also served as a private home nurse. After retiring from nursing, Laura founded and managed her own home-based business called Northwinds Upholstery.

Laura had many talents and if you looked carefully in her home, you’d see that every drape, curtain, comforter, chair and sofa was hand-made or upholstered by her, and every ceiling and wall was painted or wallpapered by her skilled hand. She had an incredible talent for sewing and a knack for crafting and fixing anything in her home. She also enjoyed reading, baking and loved animals. Her children grew up in a household that was always bustling with any assortment of dogs, cats, chickens, horses, and even frogs. In her house there was always a homemade dessert ready to be enjoyed, and a home improvement project in progress. Her endless kindness, nurturing soul, compassionate nature, creative spirit, and homemade meals will be very deeply missed.

Survivors include three children, Jessica Wright (Chris Yerton) of Berlin, NY, Alison Le (Hong Le) of Severna Park, MD, and David Wright (Kira Costanza) of Lakeville. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Michael, Harrison and Augusta; a brother, Terrence Solan (Helen) of Ocala, FL; two sisters, Maureen Erickson and Natalie Solan, both of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wright was predeceased by two sisters, Christina Teixeira and Theresa Carlson.

Graveside services will be held Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00a.m. at Salisbury Cemetery, Undermountain Rd., Salisbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Laura’s honor to 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc. (https://13handsequine.org), 50 Tuscan Way, Clinton Corners, NY, 12514.

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