BREWER – Richard “Scrappy” Leighton, 65, passed away Oct. 7, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family and loving friends. He was born Nov. 11, 1939, in Unionville, the son of Reginald J. and Marie (Davis) Leighton. Richard fought a long and hard battle with leukemia. He fought with dignity and grace. He was truly the best of the best, an honest and thoughtful person, he loved life and he will truly be missed. Scrappy served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Legonia Lodge No. 40 of Ellsworth, he was a 32nd degree mason; a member of Acadia Chapter RAM No. 31; a member of the Blanquefort Commandery Cha-pter No. 13, Ellsworth and a member of Anah Shriners. Scrappy was a member of the American Legion Post No. 8 of Cherryfield. Richard was a truck driver for more than 40 years. Scrappy loved hunting, fishing and NASCAR and all sports. He especially loved his motorcycle. Scrappy adored his family. He just recently went on a trip in June to North Carolina with his son, Corey, to see the NASCAR Hall of Fame and enjoyed that tremendously Surviving are his soul mate, best friend and loving wife, Joy, they were together for 27 years; two sons, Corey Leighton of Brewer, Eric Leighton and his wife, Maria, of Seabrook, N.H.; two daughters, Tammy Leighton of Augusta and Gail Baltz and her husband, Tim, of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Stefan and Evan; two brothers, Frankie Farren and his wife, Paula, of Cherryfield and Arthur Leighton of Amherst; three best friends, Les Towles, Ardie Lee and Warren Caulter; special in-laws, Steve Lamb and his wife, Cheri, Bob Jackson and his wife, Lynn, Terry Woods and his wife, Peggy, Kim Woods and special friend, Torey. They gave there all to Richard in his time of need with other numerous friends there at his bedside. Friends may call 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Brookings-Smith, Clark-Piper Chapel, 55 South Main St., Brewer, where funeral and masonic services will be held 5:30 p.m. by the members of Lagonia Lodge and the Rev. Dr. Rex H. Garrett officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Masonic Hall, Route 2 Hermon, (across from the Corner Country Market). Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Richard “Scrappy” Leighton memorial fund to assist the family with funeral expenses care of Joy Leighton, 9 Gibbons Court, Brewer, ME 04412. <
RICHARD E. ‘SCRAPPY’ LEIGHTON
