Barry S. Leighton
HOLLIS – Barry S. Leighton, 74, of Hollis, passed away Feb. 3, 2021 at Mercy hospital from complications from Covid, after a hard-fought battle.
Barry was born Dec. 20, 1946, son of Lloyd Leighton and Marjorie Leighton Plummer. He grew up in Hollis and still lived there. Barry attended Bonny Eagle High School. He joined the Army in 1964 and served in Vietnam. He was very proud to have served his country.
After the service, Barry had many different jobs, finally landing at Central Maine Power, running the Bonny Eagle Power Station for many years until retiring from there. He was an avid Hot rod owner with 1955 Chevys being his favorite. He owned many through the years, but his favorite, his 1955 Chevy “Satisfaction” which he built, was his pride and joy. His favorite pastime was “smoking tires!” He also loved to play horseshoes. He also enjoyed his weekly get togethers with his old cronies.
Barry is survived by his loving wife, Carol; his children, Jolene and her partner Richard of Sarasota, Fla., Jaclyn of St. Augustine, Fla. and Janine of South Portland, his stepchildren, Scott Waterman and his wife Aimee, Julie Larrivee and her husband Dana; his grandsons, Kaleb Waterman and Trevor Larrivee (he sure loved them); his sisters, Nancy Weber of North Carolina and Sally Locke of Hollis.
He was predeceased by his parentsl and brother, David.
The family wishes to thank the Mercy Hospital ICU department and the fourth floor for their wonderful care and keeping the family informed in these trying times.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at Dow’s Corner Cemetery, Cape Road, Standish – all Hot rod friends, please bring your cars, in honor of Barry. Please be mindful of the Covid restrictions and mask wearing requirements at the time.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, http://www.mainefuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the
Maine Parkinson’s Society,
146 Parkway S.,
Brewer, ME 04412
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