Edna M. Leighton, 89 of Deerfield, NH died Friday November 22, 2019 at the Hyder Family Hospice House, Dover, NH. Edna was born in Derry, NH on March 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Jesse and Henrietta (Coons) Alexander, Sr. She had resided in Deerfield for the past 3 ½ years, formerly living in Raymond, NH and Derry, NH. Edna was a member of the New Life Church in Raymond.
She is survived by three sons, John Leighton and his wife Anita of Deerfield, Gary Leighton and his wife Robin of Derry, and Brian Leighton and his wife Veronica of Nottingham, NH, four grandchildren, Josh, Michael, Kim and Sherry, six great-grandchildren, Tommy, Charlie, Elizabeth, Ben, Jacob and James. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her husband, George C. Leighton in 2005.
There are no calling hours. Graveside services were held on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 9:00am at Forest Hill Cemetery, Hampstead Rd., E. Derry.