Gorham – Leo Leighton, 88, of 40 Harding Road passed away on March 19, 2022 peacefully in his sleep with family by his side. He was born on December 25, 1933 to Jesse and Adeloza Leighton in Portland. Leo loved spending time with family and friends. He also loved hunting, dancing and traveling. He spent most of his career as a carpenter and was later employed at Maine Rubber until he retired. Leo is survived by his wife Dolores Leighton of Gorham; his sister Delores Fearon of Gorham; his brother Gene Leighton and wife Mary of Westbrook; his children, Terri Verrill of Westminster, So. Carolina, Lauri Libby of Standish, Jerry Leighton of Biddeford, Tammi Seymour and husband Danny of Standish, Scott Leighton and wife Laurey of Buxon, Marcia Leighton of Buxton, Glenn Leighton and wife Julie of Shapleigh, Step son Rick Roberts and wife Carol of Biddeford, Lynn Bisco of Somersworth, NH, and Laura Huckins and husband Lee of Windham, Steve Pelliteir and wife Kathy of Scarborough, Michelle Blow of Biddeford, as well as many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great-Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wives, Carol Leighton and Louise Leighton, and a sister Geneva Larrabee. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am on April 2, 2022 at the Grace Bible Church 74 Deering Rd. Gorham, ME. A get together with food and drink will be held after the service at the church, anyone wishing to bring something to share may do so. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Leo Leighton to the Gosnell House 11 Hunnewell Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074.