Leighton Y. Lyver

LYVER, Leighton Y. (Perry) Leighton Y. (Perry) Lyver, 58, of Enfield, died peacefully on Tuesday, (September 30, 2008) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Leighton was born in Springfield, MA on June 25, 1950; she was the daughter of the late Donald Perry and Claire (Young) Perry. She was a graduate of Somers High School. Leighton had made her home in Enfield since 1978 and was a communicant of Holy Family Church. She was employed with Valassis, Inc in Windsor. A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, Leighton is survived by her beloved husband of thirty years, James M. Lyver; her children, Rex X. Lyver and his wife Jessica of Enfield, James M. Lyver, Jr., and his wife Stacy of Enfield and Nathan J. Lyver and his wife Kait of Cromwell; her mother, Claire (Young) Perry of Stafford; her brother, Mark Perry, his wife Debbie and their children Joe and Meagan of Belton, MO; three grandchildren, Jackson, Brenna and Marley. She also leaves behind her many dear and faithful friends, notably Cindy Orefice, who supported her through her difficult journey. Leighton cherished her family above all things. Her unending support carried her to every sporting event with the loudest cheers from the stands. Family and friends will gather on Friday, October 3 by 10:30 a.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels for a procession to Holy Family Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Leighton's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, October 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or ALS Association, 4 Oxford Road, Unit D1, Milford, CT 06460. For additional information, directions or to extend an online expression of sympathy, please visit: www.leetestevens.com.