Sidney: Jeannette Leighton Passed away July 2, 2024, at her home in Sidney, Maine surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 30, 1938, too Carlton Mitchell Sr. & Grace Mitchell. Jeannette graduated class of 1956 from Williams High school in Oakland. From there she continued her education at Bangor Nursing School where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree and became a registered nurse. She then married David Leighton Sr. in September of 1960, and then spent the next 64 years by his side, enjoying each other to the fullest. Jeannette loved watching her boys playing sports from Pop Warner Football throughout high school. She was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Jeannette and David Sr. loved to spend time at their camp in Moosehead Lake where they had many fond memories. The majority of their pastime, after retirement included traveling, visiting all 50 states, visiting countries all over the world and many cruises, making memories and friends along the way. They wintered in Acadia Fl, where they had so many friends come to the porch for happy hour. She was predeceased by her parents, Carlton Mitchell Sr. & Grace Mitchell; her siblings Carlton Jr., George, Cindy and Grandson David Leighton III, of Greenville and Florence Julia of Fairfield. Jeanette is survived by her husband David Leighton Sr.; her sister Rose Dubois & Husband Jon.; her children David Jr, Dwight & his wife Theresa and grandchildren Katie Bridges & Husband Jake of Morris, Ct.; Dalton Leighton & wife Ceara of Oakland; great grandchildren Hazel Bridges, Quinn & Vivian Leighton and Linda Poellot and family of Pittsburg Pennsylvania. A special heartfelt thanks to the Andwell Hospice Care, Maureen Mosher and Rodger Carter for being there throughout. We cannot thank you enough. There will be a Graveside Service at 11am Friday, July 12, 2024, at 43 Lupine Lane, Sidney. Immediately followed by a social hour at their home of the same address. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local hospice care facility in honor of Jeannette.