Raymond C. Leighton

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle;

Raymond C. Leighton, 81 years old, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away July 18, 2023 at his home in Lowell.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maureen (O'Connor) Leighton who died in 1974 and the late Francine (Hamm) Leighton, who died in the year 2017.

Born in Lowell, MA, December 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Raymond and the late Glenda (McAllister) Leighton. He attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Raymond served his country in the United States Air Force during Peace Time.

Prior to his retirement, Raymond worked as a Park Ranger for the National Park Service in Lowell, MA, where he was stationed at the Gatehouses on the Canals and Park Service parking lots. Previously, Raymond worked for the F.D.I.C. in Liquidation and was a Loan Officer at the former Union National Bank.

Among his many interests, he enjoyed golf, tennis at Northmeadow Tennis Club in his younger years, and was a long-standing member of the East End Club. He loved summers spent at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, and spending time with his family.

Raymond is survived by a daughter Kelly Leighton Cherry and her husband Frederick of Marblehead MA; a son Corey Leighton and his wife Jennifer or Leominster, MA; two grandchildren Margaret Leighton and Connor Leighton of Leominster, MA; two sisters Janice Renaud and Carol Riopelle both of Dracut, MA; two brothers John Leighton of NH and Gary Leighton of Dracut, MA. He is survived by his stepson, Dan Chasse and his wife Jessica of Dracut, MA, and his stepdaughter Diane Jean and her husband Kevin of Pelham, NH, and several step-grandchildren.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and his beloved dog, Lucy.

He was the brother of the late Richard Leighton.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Raymond's Memorial Services at the Chapel of St. Patrick's Cemetery on September 22nd at 11:00am. Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516.  E-condolences at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.

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• 2023-09-15 09:58:11 | Dale Dowrey  - Memory
  Dear Ray you will be missed. Such good times with you and Fran you are with Franny now i feel comfort that you are at peace. God bless you Ray

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