BAILEYVILLE – Charles Edward Leighton Jr., 58, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Charlie was born Jan. 6, 1952, in Calais, son of the late Charles and Miriam (Woolf) Leighton. After attending Baileyville area schools, he worked in the woods for Georgia Pacific, Murray LaPlant and at the time of his death was a millwright with Domtar. On Oct. 4, 1969, he married Janet Lewis in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Charlie was a master Maine guide and owned and operated Bonney Brook Guide Service, specializing in bear hunting. He was a member of the Spednic Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, working with his tractor and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving are his loving wife of 40 years, Janet Leighton; three children, Lisa Howland and her husband, Shawn, of Baileyville, Marilyn Roderick and her husband, Lee, of Meddybemps and Charles Leighton III and his wife, Billie-Jo, of Baileyville; three grandchildren, Andrew and Ian Howland and Carlie Leighton; two stepgrandchildren, Mallory and Alex Roderick; his sister, Pam Oakes and her husband, Lloyd, of Baileyville; brother, Stephen Leighton and his companion, Charlotte, of Baileyville; mother-in-law, Eileen Lewis; special friends, Carl, Rick, Bo, Joey and Kenny; many nieces and nephews; and his special canine companion, Misty. Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais, where a celebration of Charlie’s life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be afterward at Woodland Cemetery. Donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to CancerCare of Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
CHARLES E. LEIGHTON JR.
