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Rachel Leighton Wyman

Birth	:	27 Jun 1929 Willimantic, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 2019 Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Willimantic, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.2831001, -69.4274979
Description	:	Rachel Wyman, 89, wife of the late Thomas J. Wyman, passed away peacefully February 8, 2019, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft. She was born June 27, 1929, in Willimantic, the daughter of Rodney John and Mary Gertrude (Allen) Leighton. She graduated from Milo High School in 1947 while living with her aunt and uncle, Edna and Fay Stevens. After graduating, she married Thaxter B. Jones on October 18, 1947. During their 23 year marriage, Rachel was a homemaker. She was active in Eastern Star. She later married Thomas J. Wyman and lived in Guilford. Rachel worked at Guilford Industries, Ben... Read More	Rachel Wyman, 89, wife of the late Thomas J. Wyman, passed away peacefully February 8, 2019, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover-Foxcroft. She was born June 27, 1929, in Willimantic, the daughter of Rodney John and Mary Gertrude (Allen) Leighton. She graduated from Milo High School in 1947 while living with her aunt and uncle, Edna and Fay Stevens. After graduating, she married Thaxter B. Jones on October 18, 1947. During their 23 year marriage, Rachel was a homemaker. She was active in Eastern Star. She later married Thomas J. Wyman and lived in Guilford. Rachel worked at Guilford Industries, Ben Franklin Store and Ames. She was a talented seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. She and Tom enjoyed dancing. She enjoyed knitting and many crafts. During retirement Rachel and Tom braided rugs and sold them at craft fairs. She also volunteered at the Abbot school. Rachel and Tom attended the Evangelical Free Church In Abbot where she taught Sunday School. Rachel and Tom volunteered with Daryl Witmer's mission work at AIIA. We will miss her sharp wit and beautiful white hair that she graced us with until we said our goodbyes. In addition to her husband, Thomas, she was predeceased by parents; son, Thaxter Jones, Jr.; brother, Duane Maurice Leighton; sister, Janet Elaine Leighton Taylor Law, grandson, Christopher Turner, and great-grandson, George Buchan. And last, but not forgotten, her beloved dog Scotty. A memorial service will be held 1PM Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Willimantic Chapel. Following the service a burial will be in the family lot at the Riverside Cemetery, Willimantic. Refreshments will follow at the Willimantic Chapel Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an Alzheimer's research, Alzheimer's Association of Maine, 383 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. www.alz.org/Maine/ Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com. Published on February 10, 2019

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Rachel Leighton Wyman's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Willimantic, Piscataquis County, USA.
When did Rachel Leighton Wyman death?
Rachel Leighton Wyman death on 8 Feb 2019 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 45.2831001
Longitude: -69.4274979

Family Members:

Parent

Rodney J Leighton

(1900 - 1975)

Mary G Leighton

(1902 - 1973)

Spouse

Thaxter Burton Jones Sr.

(1923 - 2000)

Thomas J. Wyman

(1930 - 2016)

Siblings

Duane M Leighton

(1933 - 2000)

Janet E Leighton

(1941 - 2014)

Children

Thaxter Burton “Gippy” Jones Jr.

(1952 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Willimantic, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2831001, -69.4274979

2. Hillside Cemetery
Monson, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2789000, -69.4917000

3. Churchyard Cemetery
Monson, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2876300, -69.5013100

4. Lakeroad Cemetery
Monson, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3034200, -69.5188200

5. Elliottsville Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3604400, -69.4265700

6. Stone Gravesite
Onawa, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.3613700, -69.4276300

7. Blanchard Cemetery
Abbot Village, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1957100, -69.4453500

8. Abbot Village Cemetery
Abbot, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1906900, -69.4514500

9. Old Cemetery
Abbot, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1901400, -69.4535900

10. Leeman Cemetery
Abbot Village, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1833800, -69.4150400

11. Brawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2247850, -69.3040540

12. Guilford Center Cemetery
Guilford Center, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1939200, -69.3426800

13. Glenwood Cemetery
Blanchard, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2660700, -69.5893300

14. Elmwood Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1667700, -69.3923300

15. New Blanchard Cemetery
Blanchard, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2631700, -69.5948300

16. Lawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1653600, -69.3979500

17. Village Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1684800, -69.3598330

18. French's Cemetery
Parkman, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1507170, -69.4135840

19. Jefferds Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2027390, -69.2606230

20. Bowerbank Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2710200, -69.2230900

21. Larrabee Cemetery
Parkman, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1367360, -69.4637420

22. Parkman Baptist Cemetery
Parkman, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1326485, -69.4356537

23. Rural Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1794780, -69.2674710

24. McKusick Cemetery
Parkman, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1285600, -69.4646200