Leigh Hooker Obituary (1924 - 2007)

WINTHROP - Leigh Wayne Hooker, 83, of Winthrop, died Tuesday July 17, 2007 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born in Monmouth July 11, 1924 the son of Fred and Mattie (Dudley) Hooker. Leigh grew up in Monmouth and entered the U.S. Army in 1943. He served in Europe, participating in the Normandy invasion and the battles of Northern France, the Rhineland, the Ardennes, and Central Europe. After returning to the U.S., Leigh worked for a short time at Albany Felt in Monmouth. He moved to Carleton Woolen Mill in Winthrop and worked there in many capacities until his retirement as a foreman in 1986. Leigh had an interest in flying and took flight lessons. He enjoyed boating, fishing and snowmobiling and was known for his immaculate lawn. He was a former member of the American Legion and was a Mason. Mr. Hooker was predeceased by his parents and a brother, James Hooker. He is survived by his son, Kurt Hooker, of Lincoln, Alabama; his daughter, Sherry Hooker and her companion, Ron Butler, of Wayne; his sister-in-law, Nellie Hooker; his aunt, Jamsie Couture; his grandsons, Nic and Michael Woodsum; his great-grandson, Wyatt Woodsum and three nieces. There will be a graveside service at the Glenside Cemetery on Sunday at 1:00pm with a reception to follow at the Wayne Community Church at 2:00pm. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop.