Title	Mr.
Last Name	Leighton
First Name	Delano
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Place of Birth	Mt. Vernon, ME
Date of Birth	1824-07-16
Place of Death	Dexter, ME
Date of Death	1905-09-13
Publication	The Eastern Gazette 9-14-1905, p.5
Obituary	Delano Leighton, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died at his home Tuesday night, aged 81 years. He had been in poor health for some time but last Thursday became unconscious. He partially recovered but had not strength to rally and gradually failed until the end came. Mr. Leighton was a veteran of the 14th Maine regiment and was a man much beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and one son, Rev. George E. Leighton of Portsmouth, who was with his father when he died. Mr. Leighton was a member of H. F. Safford Post, G. A. R., and the Post will attend the funeral in a body and also hold services at the grave. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Eastern Gazette 9-14-1905, p.5 Delano Leighton. Mr. Leighton was born in the town of Mt. Vernon, July 16, 1824, being next to the youngest in a large family of children, and now the youngest sister is the sole survivor. Mr. Leighton was one of the older citizens of Dexter, having made his home here for a long time. A friendly man, making many friends, especially among his comrades of the grand army. He enlisted in the service of his country at the time of the first call for volunteers, and had a very interesting and honorable record in Co. H., 14 Maine Volunteers. He served all through the Mississippi campaign, Shenandoah Valley, and was severely wounded at Opequan Creek. While home on a furlough he was married to Mary C. Linnell. He was greatly interested in and a devoted member of H. F. Safford Post. For many years Mr. Leighton was a great sufferer, from the effects, no doubt, of his army experience. In bearing the long-continued pain of bodily disease he exhibited the soldierly qualities. Death came early Wednesday morning, Sept. 13. Funeral services were held at the home across the pond Friday afternoon being conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. H. Gould. A detail from H. F. Safford Post served as bearers and the impressive burial service of the G.A.R. was read at the grave. Many will miss a kind-heartd neighbor, a venial and faithful comrade, and a loyal friend. The widow and one son, Rev. George E. Leighton, of Portsmouth, N. H., are left to cherish the memories of husband and father. A younger son, Walter, died several years ago. Many and choice floral tributes bore witness to the esteem in which the deceased was held, among which the following might be mentioned. Pillow from the wife; a long spray of purple asters from Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Leighton; basket of roses and asters from Clinton Nason; bouquet of roses and asters, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Sweetser, Portland, Me.; spray of white and purple asters, Mr. B. N. Leighton, Woburn, Mass.; mound of flowers from the officers of the Universalist church, Portsmouth, N. H. The Eastern Gazette 9-28-1905, p.4