Leigh F. Ivey, Sr.

Leigh Ivey Sr.
Dover- Leigh F. Ivey Sr., 82, formerly of Redden St., Dover, died Monday, April 09, 2012 at Watson Fields Assisted Living in Dover, after a period of failing health.

Leigh was born in Houlton, Maine on August 4, 1929, the son of Kenneth and Edith (Maxell) Ivey. After the death of both of his parents he was raised by relatives in Bucksport, Maine through his elementary years. At the age of twelve, Leigh was sent to live with his aunt, Blanche Liebman in Eliot, Maine until he graduated from Eliot High School, Class of 1948.

Leigh's accomplishments included being an Eagle Scout and Scout Master of Boy Scouts of America. Also twenty years of service in the National Guard from which he retired as a Captain. After working five years at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Leigh was accepted into the Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program at General Electric in Somersworth. He also attended the Engineering & Manufacturing Academic Program at UNH and became Die Foreman in the Tool & Die Manufacturing Section at General Electric. Leigh retired from G.E. after 33 plus years on July 1st, 1990. Leigh helped usher at his church, St. Thomas Episcopal in Dover.

Besides the love he had for his family, he loved the Masons at Moses Paul Lodge. Leigh had just recently received his 50 year pin. He had been a past master, and held all other offices. Leigh was always happy to help Moses Paul Lodge in any way that he could, and to help members go up through the ranks.

Surviving family members include his wife of almost 60 years Dorothy (Sullivan) of Dover; his children Donna Ivey Eames & her husband Chip of Carrabassett Valley, Maine and Leigh Jr. & his wife Lynn of Dover, New Hampshire; his grandchildren Leigh III & his wife Nichole, Ryan, Jessica, Ben, Korrinne, and Emily; and his great grandchildren Leigh IV and Griffin. Leigh was predeceased by his daughter Linda Ivey.

Family members request donations be made to the Linda Ivey Scholarship at 61 Locust Street, Attention Libby Simmons, Dover School District, Dover, NH 03820.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours Wednesday April 11, 2012 from 2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave. in Dover, NH. The funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5 Hale Street, in Dover, NH.