SAMUEL G. LEAVITT

CASWELL – Samuel G. Leavitt, 98, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010, at a Caribou hospital. He lived a life full of adventure while surrounded by family and friends. Sam was born Aug. 31, 1911, in Limestone, the son of Robert and Edna (Griffeth) Leavitt. A successful potato farmer for 43 years in the Limestone/ Caswell area, Sam came from a long line of potato farmers. Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, he began farming in 1948 with 75 acres of potatoes and oats. An avid fisherman and hunter, Sam had the head of an albino deer he shot mounted on his living room wall. He regularly received calls from family asking him how to dress a deer or partridge. He considered his family to be the center of his life. Sam was the oldest citizen in Caswell and the most recent holder of the Boston Cane. He is survived by his children and spouses, Fred and Rena Leavitt of Caswell, Wayne and Jeannelle Leavitt of Connor, Lloyd and Judy Leavitt of Limestone and Gregory and Raymonde Leavitt of Caswell; his sister, Jackie and her husband, Norman Beaupre, of Caribou; his granddaughters and spouses, Karen and Dave Rader of Delaware, Rhonda and Tyler Tweed of Wells, Robbin and Jimmy Bacon of Caribou and Aimee and Sam Whitmore of Corinna; his grandsons and spouses, Steve and Diane Leavitt of Limestone, Glen Leavitt of Boston, Wade and Jill Leavitt of Connor, Randy and Lori Leavitt of Fort Fairfield and Travis Leavitt of Limestone; 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Samuel was predeceased by his beloved wife of more than 62 years, Melvina (Corrow) Leavitt, in 2003; an infant son, Baby Leavitt; and eight brothers and sisters. Friends and family may call 6-9 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 28, with Father Jean Paul Labrie officiating. A reception will be directly after the services at Holy Rosary Parish Center, Caribou. Interment will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at St. Louis Cemetery, Limestone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson Cary Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.