FARMINGTON — Harriet Noyes Leighton, 93, formerly of Fairbanks Avenue, Dixfield, died early Saturday, April 2, at The Sandy River Center for Healthcare.

She was born in Belgrade Depot, May 5, 1917, a daughter of Dana and Neleta (Tibbets) Noyes and received her education in Dixfield schools.

On Aug. 7, 1946, she married William “Bill” Leighton Sr. in West Peru. He died June 29, 1982. She was employed for a time at Holman’s Mill and later worked as a nurse’s aide at the Dixfield Nursing Home. Mrs. Leighton was known for her braided and hooked rugs as well as her collection of dolls and doll clothing. She was a former member of the Dixfield Congregational Church and the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary’s.

She is survived by her son, William “Bucky” Leighton Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Temple; her daughter, Jane Wardwell and her husband, Clyde, of Dixfield; a sister, Louise Wentzell of Florida, and Rumford; three grandchildren, Shelly Leighton of North Carolina, Stephanie Dube and her husband, Ray, of Lewiston and Luke Leighton of Colorado: five great-grandchildren, Michaela, Sam, and Calvin Leighton, Makala Kelly, and Bella Dube; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Rebecca Carlton; a sister, Mona Putnam; and three brothers, Earl, Carroll “Kicker,” and Lee Noyes.

Condolences and tributes may be shared on her wall at www.wilesrc.com.