Leighton, Wesley R. 84, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. Born July 15, 1927 in Falmouth, Maine to Edward and Ethel (Peterson) Leighton. Proceeded in death by his parents, his beloved of 48 years, Margaret M. (Coyne) Leighton, and grandson, Michael L. Rosenberg. He is survived by his children: Deborah (Glenn) Rosenberg, Nashua, NH; Thomas Leighton, Soddy-Daisy, TN; Kathleen (Carl) DuDevoir, Nashua, NH; and Susan (Don) Clark, Davenport, FL; brother, Forrest "Red" (Dorcas) Leighton; brother-in-law, Thomas Coyne; grandchildren: Stephen Rosenberg, Kevin Rosenberg, Jennifer DuDevoir, Evan DuDevoir, Cairreann Leighton, Deirdre Leighton, Jim (Angie) Clark, Tammy (Clark) Snapp, Matt Clark, Stephen Clark, Christopher Clark, Bradley Clark and great-granddaughter, Erica (Dan) Clark Longman and several nieces and nephews. Wesley was born on a family farm, which is now a historical sight, in the town of Falmouth, Maine. He was also a high school Varsity athlete in multiple sports. Wesley served in the Marine Corps from 1945-1949 as a Sergeant in the VMFB-533 and was stationed in North Carolina, China, and Hawaii. A 1952 graduate of Boston University, he worked for TWA as an aircraft mechanic for 40 years. He had been a very loyal and faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 586, a member of the VFW Post 4615, and Tipp City Jaycees. Wesley participated in Tipp City's Senior, Inc. and was a very passionate and dedicated volunteer at the Needy Basket. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family and friends. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 18, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 753 South Hyatt Street, Tipp City, Father R. Marc Sherlock celebrant. Visitation from 4:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 will include a prayer service at 5:00PM, at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 West Main Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371, www.fringsandbayliff.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Wesley to the Needy Basket, Box 118, Tipp City, Ohio 45371.