HARTLAND – Edward L. Laughton, 96, died peacefully Thursday, March 11, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born April 8, 1913, in Ripley, the son of John and Emma (Merrill) Laughton. He graduated from Maine Central Institute, Class of 1932. He married Marian Wyman and together they raised their four children. Ed was employed for many years by Irving Tanning Co., Hartland. He had also worked for Baxter Canning Factory and did some bridge construction. He was a member of Odd Fellows, Couples Club and Corinthian Masonic Lodge No. 95, AF & AM. He was a town selectman for 24 years, volunteered for Hartland Fire Department and was a member of Grace Linn Memorial United Methodist Church. He enjoyed baseball and was on the town team for 12 years. During his MCI days, he ran track, and played basketball and football with great distinction. He is survived by his children, Sherman Laughton and his wife, Jeanne, of Vermont, Nelson Laughton and his wife, Ann, of Maryland and Barbara Dunn and her husband, Robert, of Massachusetts; his grandchildren, Michael Dunn, Andrew Dunn, Joe Laughton and his wife, Marianne, Cheryl Garcia and her husband, Randy, Matt Laughton, Kenton Whalen and his wife, Allyson, Kevin Laughton and his wife, Jennifer, Amanda Korpon and her husband, Nik, and Jeffrey Laughton; great-grandchildren, Maris, Leif, Luke and Nathan; his sister, Adelma Seavey of Ripley; his brother, Andrew Laughton of Florida; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Marian Laughton; and his daughter, Edwina Hardy. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Grace Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Seekins St., Hartland, where a funeral service will begin 3 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Boughman officiating. A time of refreshment will be after in the fellowship hall. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 663, Hartland, ME 04943 or Hartland Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 280, Hartland, ME 04943. Care for the Laughton family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com. <
EDWARD L. LAUGHTON
