STETSON- Charles Eugene Leighton, was born June 23rd,1939, in the town of Stetson, Maine. He passed away peacefully at home on July 30th, 2024. He was the son of Donald W. Leighton and Cynthia E. Savage Leighton. He was predeceased by his loving wife Janet D. Leighton Dewitt, brothers, Robert, Richard and Clyde, sisters, Juanita Savage Orman and Rebecca Leen Leighton. Charles is survived by his sons, Dwane, Jeffrey, and Michael and wife Melinda all of Stetson, sisters Rose Tenney Leighton of Dexter, Charlene Leighton of St. Albans, 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Charles was also loved by many friends in the town of Stetson. Charles was a graduate of Corinna Academy. He was also well known in the Stetson community for his many years of service as selectman and many other positions for the town. Charles was also one of the founding members of the Stetson Historical Society. Charles started his family machine shop in the basement of their house in the 1970's, later moving out to the barn behind their house and from there built a shop in 1980, which has continued to grow since then. He was also co-owner of Leightons Bus service for 46 years with his wife. Charles loved fishing and gold as well as traveling. One of his favorite places to travel was Myrtle Beach with his wife Janet. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, August 24th,2024 at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, ME 04953. Immediately following the service, there will be a reception at The Stetson Community Hall, 394 Village Road, Stetson, Maine 04488.