PORTAGE and PATTEN – James H. Leighton Sr., 82, died Jan 24, 2004, at Houlton. He was born on June 8, 1921, in Limestone, the son of Neal and Carrie (Price) Leighton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He retired from the Limestone Hospital as a hospital engineer after 33 years. He was a past fire chief of the Limestone Fire Dept. James was a former member of the American Legion and was a past president of Kiwanis, and a registered Maine guide for more than 39 years. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose (Engstrom) Leighton of Portage and Crystal; two children, James A. Leighton Jr. and his wife, Wanda, of Orrington, and Caroline and her husband, Mike Skinner, of Crystal; three grandchildren, CJ Leighton and his wife, Carolyn, Ashley Skinner, and Brooks Skinner and his wife, Misty; three great-grandchildren, Brooke and Parker Skinner and Samantha Floyd; two sisters, Shirley Orr of Florida, Alene Thompson of Presque Isle; one brother, Neal Leighton Jr. of Limestone. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at the Limestone United Memorial Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Heights Healthcare Facility, Patten, ME 04765. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home. Miles of Smiles When I was very, very small Someone said one day: “Here’s a basket of smiles for you, Try giving them all away.” So through the years I’ve tried my best To give them all away; But the more I give the more I have Every single day.
JAMES H. LEIGHTON SR.
