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William Leavitt Obituary
1934 - 2015
PITTSTON - William E. Leavitt, 80 of Pittston, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on July 17, 2015. Bill, as he was called, was born at the Gardiner General Hospital on August 23, 1934 to Ellsworth Arthur and Sarah Marjorie Leavitt. He graduated from Gardiner High School in 1952. Upon graduation Bill went to work for Swiften Company as an accountant. Bill held many jobs throughout his career, working for the State of Maine as an auditor, and for the Bureau of Intergovernmental Drug Enforcement. He was most known in this community as proprietor of Leavitt Accounting Agency. Bill was active in the community through his support of the Gardiner Youth Sports programs, his support of the Gardiner High School Band and his work in the Sophomore Awareness Program held at Gardiner High School. He was most proud of his position as a member of the "chain gang" for the Gardiner High School Football team. Bill was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Gardiner.
William was predeceased by his parents; sisters Nancy Lee and Maxine Goodspeed, brothers E. Leonard Leavitt and Robert Leavitt. He is survived by his daughters, Laurie Leavitt of Gardiner, Mary (Leavitt) Bailey and her husband Tom of Pittston, his son William A. Leavitt and wife Cathey of Farmingdale; a sister Margaret (Leavitt) Staples; grandchildren, Christopher Bailey and his wife Natalie, Mathew Bailey, and Lauri-Beth Rankin and her husband Keith, William B. Leavitt, Mellissa and her husband John Skovronski, and David Cunningham.
Visiting hours will be Sunday July 19th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Gardiner on July 20th, at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the First Baptist Church of Gardiner, Memorial Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Leavitt
Josie Coogan
July 27, 2015
I was sorry to hear about Bill's passing-
He was such a wonderful man, loved and
befriended by all who knew him- He will
be sorely missed
July 27, 2015
Laurie and Mary, sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Roger and Hazel Poulin
Doris Dixon
July 22, 2015
Laurie, Mary, and Tom sorry to hear of your loss. Bill rest in peace. Thank you for being father, mentor and friend to John.
Therese Peaslee
July 20, 2015
Will miss you Bill, What a fun loving person, always made me laugh. Love and prayers to you all especially Lois. God Bless.
Kathy Rowe
July 20, 2015
Laurie and family,
Mark and I are very sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace.
Mark and Kathy Rowe
July 19, 2015
Bill, we hope you rest in peace, you were a fine gentleman of the first order.
Our condolences to Tom, Mary, and all the grandchildren and family. We will miss him and his friendly ways.
Rod Scribner and Shirley Haskell
Linda McNickles
July 18, 2015
Laurie, Mary and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the love and support of your family and friends.
Kathy (Benner) Robitaille
July 18, 2015
Mary - so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I remember him being around when we were in high school, maybe a chaperone? Prayers for you and your family at this sad time. xoxoxo
Wanda Plante
July 18, 2015
Bill,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I knew he meant a lot to you! Thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
Ina Austin
July 18, 2015
Laurie, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Cheryl Dostie
July 18, 2015
Rest in peace my friend. I will always be grateful for your warmth and advice when I needed it the most. Via con dios, Bill.
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