Susie T. Brewer Obituary (1927 - 2013)

AUGUSTA—Susie T. Leighton Brewer, 85, of Augusta, died at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation, Glenridge, Wednesday March 20, 2013, after a long illness. She was born September 19, 1927 in Cherryfield, Maine the daughter of Frank and Susie (Smith) Tucker. She grew up in Cherryfield and later moved to New Hampshire, graduating from high school in Concord. She married William Leighton and they lived in Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and California. Susie worked as a legal secretary, executive secretary and entrepreneur. She was also an accomplished artist, creating many beautiful pieces of art. She also loved music and dancing and especially loved spending time with her family. Susie was married to William for 48 years until his death. She lived in Florida for a few years of her retirement but, later married Homer Brewer and the two of them lived in New Hampshire for 10 years until his death. She moved back to Maine to be near her family. Mrs. Brewer was the youngest of 13 children and was predeceased by all but her brother, Maynard Tucker. She is also survived by her sons, Dan Leighton and his wife, Carol, of Hacienda Heights, California, Gary Leighton and his wife, Bobbi, of Augusta, and Brett Leighton and his wife, Michele, of Nobleboro; two step-sons, Kenneth M. Brewer and his wife, Cherri, of Manchester, NH and David Brewer and his wife, Kathy, of Londonderry, NH; her grandchildren, Ryan Leighton, Joel Leighton, Michelle Leighton, Emily Harradon, Joshua Leighton, Susan Boyer, Danielle Chipman, Nicole Leighton, and William Leighton and her great-grandchildren, Chad, Brooke, Bryce, and Ryan as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration of Susie’s life will be held at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street, Augusta, on Saturday March 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The Leighton family would like to express their deep appreciation to MaineGeneral Rehabilitation at Glenridge for the love and care that Susie received while in their care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral Rehabilitation-Glenridge, 40 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com