Sheila Doreen Johnson Leighton

LINCOLN – Sheila was born in Dexter to Leslie and Gladys Johnson. She grew up in Lincoln, graduating from Mattanawcook Academy in 1957.

After a brief marriage just out of high school, Sheila married Roger Leighton (1960-1987). During their marriage, they lived in Laredo, Texas; Fort Fairfield, Lincoln, and Houlton. At the time of her divorce, Sheila returned to Lincoln.

Sheila could, and would, strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. She loved to explore new places. Her sense of adventure was paired with a horrible sense of direction, which always seemed to lead to unique and humorous experiences (though maybe not so funny at the time).

Sheila loved to go roller skating and dancing- and it was dancing where she met her love and life partner, Arvid Good. Sheila and Arvid enjoyed over 30 years together, fishing; camping and touring the Country and enjoying life on the water in Belgrade, and finally, Lincoln.

Sheila was predeceased by her partner, Arvid Good; her father, Leslie Johnson, mother, Gladys Johnson Cole, stepfather, Robert Cole; infant son, David; and older brother, Vaughn Johnson.

She is survived by her three grown children, Leslie Neal of Lincoln, Roger Wayne Leighton, II of San Diego, Calif., and Elizabeth Watts of Winslow; her beautiful grandchildren, Ryan Robbins, Peter Coggins, Anna Leighton, Shawn Leighton, Ethan Watts and Evan Watts; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, David and Elaine Johnson, and sister-in-law, Sharon Johnson.

A celebration of life will by held on Sunday, July 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 90 Taylor St., Lincoln. All who knew and loved Sheila are welcome.