WAXHAW, NC::::::: Ms. Fredericka Babette Orcutt, age 88, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. She was born May 20, 1928 in St. Albans, NY, a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Czekalski Orcutt. Ms. Orcutt retired from Ethan Allen Furniture Company. She enjoyed reading, nature, watching and feeding the birds and other animals.

Ms. Orcutt is survived by a daughter, Babette Grigg and her husband Douglas of Waxhaw, NC. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Hubble.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the DAV Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 or go to www.dav.org/donate or to an animal shelter of your choice.