Leanne Ruth Toner

Leanne Ruth Toner obituary, Presque Isle, ME

Leanne Ruth Toner

Leanne Toner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowers Funeral Home - Houlton on Oct. 23, 2025.

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HOULTON - Leanne Ruth Toner, 85, passed away on October 11, 2025, surrounded by her family in Houlton. She was born on December 2, 1939, in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of Russell and Beulah Hughes.
Leanne was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, being at the lake, fishing, cooking, watching basketball, the Red Sox, and all her grandkids. She liked to always be on the move. Leanne was passionate, caring, and deeply devoted to her family - every thing she did was for her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by eight children and their spouses: Pam Stewart of Linneus; Gordon Stairs of Houlton; Patrick (Julie) Toner of Linneus; Elizabeth Toner of Houlton; Michele Toner (her partner, Paul Graham) of Houlton; Matthew (Sherri) Toner of Howland; Crystal Toner of Waterville; and Thomas (Jennifer) Toner of Windsor; daughter-in-law Barb Toner of New Vineyard. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and siblings Wayne (Mary) Hughes and Myrna (Larry) London.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Darrell Toner; and her son, James Toner; siblings Patti Vaness and Reggie Hughes.
'Her love was the light that guided us, her strength the foundation of our lives. Though she may be gone from our sight, she will never be gone from our hearts.' - Anonymous
The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.
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