Robert D. Leighton

Robert D. Leighton Brockton Robert D. Leighton, 73, a 43 year resident of Brockton, died Wednesday at his home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late James A. and Anna (Cook), he lived in Chicago before moving to West Bridgewater, where he graduated high school in 1952. He graduated from UMass-Amherst with a bachelor of arts degree in History. He served with the U.S. Navy and was discharged as a commander. He worked as an engineer for more than 40 years at Alden Products in Brockton, retiring in December of 2006. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bridgewater and enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He was the husband of Marjorie (MaDan); father of Jamie Lynne Leighton of Randolph, Bradford Emery Leighton of New Hampshire, Douglas Spencer Leighton of Brockton, Matthew Whitman Leighton of East Bridgewater and the late Robert D. Leighton Jr.; brother of Patricia A. Cosgrove of West Bridgewater, Jamie Barnes of Milwaukee, Ore., and the late Douglas W. Leighton and Elizabeth Alger. Also survived by nine grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Richard Alger; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Monday at the First Church, Howard Street, West Bridgewater, at 11 am. Visiting hours are on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater. For directions and condolences, please visit www prophett-wales.com.