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Wilfred E. Leighty of Cape Coral passed away on January 10, 2008 he was 89. Wilfred was born on May 17, 1918 to George and Ruth Leighty, in Wooster, OH. Wilfred was a veteran of the United States Army who served his country in Germany during WWII, he was a former business owner in Wooster, OH and for over fifty years he was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wooster.
Wilfred is pre-deceased by his parents, George and Ruth Leighty, a daughter Carolyn Leighty Lawhorn and a grandson Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Mary Ruth Leighty, a son Donald Leighty, a step-son Ronald Gilmore and Wilfred leaves four grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM from the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, entombment to follow, visitation will be from 12:30 until the time of the service.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida 33907
239-936-0555
www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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Bob & Karin Purdy
January 13, 2008
Mr Leighty was a very loving and gentle person. His family and friends will miss him very much.
Our prayers and condolences to all.
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