Leighton Stuart McDowell

Leighton Stuart McDowell

Leighton McDowell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2015.
Leighton was born on March 26, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Leighton was a resident of Sterling, Massachusetts at the time of her passing. Leighton graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with the class of 1966. She was married to Myrita. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Leightonâs family on Sunday November 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center 100 Worcester Road Sterling. Burial in Hillside Cemetery Sterling will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Sweet Pea for Animals 1090 Pleasant Street Paxton MA 01612 or to the Ambulance Fund Sterling Fire Rescue P.O. Box 515 Sterling MA 01564.

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Lois Miller

November 25, 2015

My sympathy goes out to Rita and the girls. Leighton always had a smile for everyone, he will be sadly missed. many a fond memory at the McDowell home.

Suzannah Zaborowski

November 24, 2015

Leighton was my sons driver this school year. He was always kind and friendly to Jackson and to me. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his loved ones. You have been and will be in our prayers. God bless you.

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