Alton, NH

Rodney W. Leighton, age 84, of Alton, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Born August 9, 1934 in Middleton, NH, the son of William Thomas Leighton and Leona Matilda (Grace) Leighton, he lived there for much of his life and resided in Alton since 1980.

Prior to retirement, he worked as a Truck Driver at local companies, including DiPrizio's in Middleton and A.J. Cameron's in Farmington.

Rodney loved to tinker at home in his garage, he enjoyed people stopping by to visit and talk while sitting in his lawn chair there.  A kind, humble person, he always found the good in everything.

Survived by nieces and nephews, including his loving caregiver Kimberly and husband Phillip Hunter, also friend and brother in law Jimmy Hunter.  Predeceased by his wife Virginia Leighton, parents and sisters:  Beulah Smith, Maureen Hunter and Mabel Stanley.  In Unc's words "Love You All".

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11am at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street in Farmington, NH, with a calling hour prior to the service from 10-11am.  Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.  A special thanks to Cornerstone VNA/Hospice by his family.