Pamela Jean Leighton

Princeton – Pamela Jean Leighton, 64, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side. Pamela was born in Calais on March 21, 1949, daughter of Everett and Thelma (Neddeau) Wescott. She graduated from the last graduating class of Princeton High School in 1968. Pamela worked various jobs and on September 25, 1971 married John Leighton in Calais. She was most recently employed as a stitcher with Creative Apparel and was proud to be making the uniforms for the troops who were serving their country. Pamela loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, crafts and crocheting.

Pamela was predeceased by her father Everett, and a sister Carol Roehrich. Surviving are her loving husband of 42 years John Leighton Sr.; her mother Thelma Wescott of Calais; three children, Mark Wescott of WA, Lisa Leighton of Eveleth, MN, and John Leighton Jr. and his wife Lynette of Lincoln; a step-son Stacy Leighton and his wife Tracy of AK; five grandchildren, Jonathan Wescott of Portland, Nicole Race and Zachary Race of Chisholm, MN, Christina Leighton of Glenburn, and Kelsi Leighton of Lincoln; three step-grandchildren, Hunter Gould of Lincoln, Mykel Leighton and Stacy Leighton Jr. of OK; brother-in-law Bill Roehrich of Baileyville; many nieces and nephews; special friends Joan and Lloyd Monk, Sheila Gould, Donna Bailey, Linda Harvey, and Janet and George Hilton; her extended family at Creative Apparel; numerous other relatives and friends; and her canine companions Lady, Bear, Sadie-sue, and Sam.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the South Princeton Cemetery in Princeton. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.