1978 – 2013
Leicester, MA – Alexandria C. Leighton, 34, of Boyd St., died Friday, February 8, 2013 in UMass University Campus in Worcester. Born in Natick, MA she was the daughter of Dwight Leighton and his wife Sharon of Woodstock, CT and Jean (Carroll) Leighton of Fitchburg, MA.
Alexandria worked as a social worker for Faith House. She created and sold her own artwork which included painting on canvas and handmade jewelry. She served as a sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous and volunteered for children’s bible study. She enjoyed coaching soccer and basketball for her brothers and sisters.
In addition to her parents, Alexandria is survived by her brothers, Adam Leighton and Kevin Leighton both of Woodstock; her sisters, Katrina Leighton and Cassandra Leighton both of Woodstock, and Rebecca Carroll of Fitchburg,MA; and her paternal grandparents, Joyce Leighton of Baldwinville, Ma and Grover Leighton of Eugene, OR.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial with Alexandria’s family at 1:30 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2013 in MostHolyTrinityChurch, 568 Pomfret Rd, Pomfret, CT. The Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Elizabeth Burch
Rest in Peace, Alex. My prayers are with you and your family. HN ’96
Megan (Moore) Jenkins
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Alex. May you find strength from the love around you. With Sympathy, Megan
Marybeth Lensel (Mungovan)
Heartbroken. Alex was one of the best friends I ever had. She has and always will have a very special place in my heart.
Ashley Bosse
Alex is a beautiful person and she has a heart of gold. I am happy to have had the priviledge to know her. My prayers are with her family.
Tricia-Kilmartin-Driscoll
Dwight and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about Alex passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. May Jesus guide and protect you!!!
Love
Tricia
Bob w
My deepest sympathy to Alex’s family
She was lovely Spirit that helped me in my struggles
Rest in Peace
God Bless
Rich M.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Over the years Alex was an inspiration to me. She was instrumental at many pro social groups. Her warm and loving attitude was so attractive. I know she told me of the love for her brother and family. God did take her troubles away and she is safe now. However being a new father myself, I feel every laugh and cry. May god bless you and comfort you. She will be missed.
Michelle Marotta Fallon
I am so sorry Dwight and Family for your loss! You will all be in my prayers!
Magnolia (Maggie)
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. She was a ray of sunshine and instrumental in saving many people’s lives. I hope family and friends can find peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Marotta
Dwight, so sad to hear this news. 🙁
Love and condolences to you and your family…
from cousin Lori Marotta
Debra Dubovsky
Dwight and Sharon
So sorry to hear of Alex s passing. I remember her as a little girl when you (Dwight) used to bring her in with Adam at LMH. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Xoxo
Deb
Kathy Misiaszek
To the loved ones of Alex…my heart goes out to each of you during your time of loss. Alex was an absoutely beautiful and loving person and i was very blessed to have known her during her high school years in Uxbridge. Her spirit will always be with me as I am so certain it will with you. My deepest sympathy and prayers to all.
Laura Gazaille Broderick
I am so sorry to hear about Alex’s passing. She was such a beautiul person with a kind and loving soul. I feel lucky that I was able to be her friend during high school. I can still remember the paintings and drawings all over her room. I wish that we had stayed closer throughout the years. I will always remember her and I’m thinking about her family and friends during this time.
Colleen A
I was so sad to hear of Alex’s passing. She was a beautiful and talented young woman and I always enjoyed spending time with her at our Sunday night meeting. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers with your family and may dear Alex rest in peace.
Lisa
My prayers an condolences to the Leighton Family such a horrible loss
Rev David Kerrigan
Dwight, my heartfelt thoughts go out to you at this time. May the beautiful person Alex became allow you to feel her sensitive, gentle spirit always, with love.