Cudgegong Valley History Project

The death occurred at his sisters' (Misses Leighton) residence, Lett-street, early this morning of Colin Leighton (47), from miner’s asthma. Deceased, who was a single man, was a miner at Kandos, and came to Lithgow a few days ago for medical treatment. He was a member of one of the best known families in this and the Rylstone district, and his death will be greatly regretted by a large number of friends. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 30 June 1920, p. 2. Obituary Colin Leighton

Death at Lithgow The death occurred at Lithgow four days ago of Colin Leighton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Leighton, of Running Stream. The deceased was very well known and highly respected in the Mudgee district. A ber, Mr. William Leighton, is very well known amongst the Mudgee riflemen, and had been for some time captain of the Running Stream Rifle Club. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 19 July 1920, p. 7. Obituary Colin Leighton

FAMILY'S MISFORTUNE THIRD BROTHER'S DEATH. The death took place at a private hospital in Wentworth Falls, yesterday, of Mr. William Leighton, member of a well-known and highly respected Lithgow family from miners' phthisis. He is the third brother to die under similar circumstances within 12 months. Some years ago the three brothers Colin, John, and William Leighton were working, a quartz gold claim in the western district, when the seeds of the disease were sown, though it was not until a considerable time later that it made any headway. Sincere sympathy will be extended to the relatives. The late Mr. Leighton was 59 years of age, single, and was an enthusiastic member of the Lithgow Rifle Club. He was, with his brothers, well-known throughout the district as far as Mudgee. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 22 June 1921, p. 2. Obituary William Leighton

DEATH Old Resident Passes On BY the passing of Mrs. Emily Lloyd at the District Hospital on Thursday morning the district lost a loved and esteemed resident. The late Mrs. Lloyd had been ailing for a fair while and the end came peacefully - a fitting climax to a life which was lived trying to help others. The deceased was aged 76 years, and was the beloved wife of Mr. John Lloyd, of Westview, Kandos and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Leighton, of Running Stream. The late Mrs. Lloyd was a big-hearted lady, and although not before the public eye, she worked untiringly behind the scenes to assist all patriotic functions. Her generous donations will be missed. The deceased is survived by her husband and five daughters, viz., Mrs. Lofthouse (Coonamble), Mrs. Nott (Lane Cove), Mrs. H. Donnett (Gulargambone), Mrs. G. Asher-Smith (Cremorne Point), Mrs. Russell (Cheltenham), and five sons, Charlie (Coonamble), Oswald (Rylstone), Stan. (A.I.F.), Jack (Kandos), Arnold (Kandos). After a service at St. Lawrence's Church of England, Kandos, the funeral took place to the Rylstone Cemetery. The esteem in which this loving wife and mother was held was evinced by the large number of mourners who followed the cortege. The services at the church and graveside were conducted by the Rev. Father Hawkey. And so another dear soul passes over the Hill - one whom we could ill afford to lose. May she reap the rich reward she so rightly deserves. To the sorrowing husband and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 12 February 1942, p. 3. Obituary Emily Lloyd

FUNERAL NOTICE LLOYD - The relatives and friends of Mr. John Lloyd, of "Westview," Kandos, and family are invited to attend the funeral of his beloved wife and their mother, Emily, to leave St. Lawrence's Church, Kandos, for the Church of England cemetery, Rylstone, TOMORROW (FRIDAY), after a service commencing at 3 p.m. JOHN B. SIMPKINS, Funeral Director. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 5 February 1942, p. 17. Funeral Emily Lloyd

MR. JAMES LEIGHTON Death In Hospital One of the best known identities of the district, Mr. James Leighton passed away in Lithgow hospital last night. Deceased was born at Black Springs 78 years ago and in the early part of his life followed railway construction. He came to Lithgow 28 years ago, and was employed at the steelworks until the transfer to Port Kembla. Before the introduction of a railway line from Sydney to Mudgee, the late Mr. Leighton drove a horse waggon between the two centres. He was a man of very quiet disposition, but made many friends. He leaves three sons and four daughters. His wife predeceased him 12 months ago. The sons are Messrs. Roy (Lithgow), James (Lithgow) and William (Melbourne), and daughters Mrs. Ina McCabe (Lane Cove) and Mrs. O. Pye (Gladesville). Three bers, Messrs. D. Leighton, of Sydney, W. Leighton, of Kandos, and R. Leighton, Wollongong, and two sisters, Miss E. Leighton, Sydney and Mrs. W. Davis, of Sydney, also survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, and will move from McMurtrie's funeral parlors for the Presbyterian portion of Bowenfels cemetery. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 4 March 1942, p. 2. Obituary James Leighton

FUNERAL NOTICE LEIGHTON. - The relatives and friends of the LEIGHTON FAMILY, of Hayley and Naomi streets, are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of their dearly loved father, James Leighton, to move from McMurtrie's Funeral Parlors at 3 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, March 5, for the Presbyterian portion of Bowenfels cemetery. B. McMURTRIE, Funeral Director. Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday 4 March 1942, p. 3. Funeral James Leighton

PERSONAL The funeral of the late Mr. James Leighton took place yesterday, the cortege moving from McMurtrie's funeral, parlors for the Presbyterian portion, of Bowenfels cemetery. The pall-bearers were R. W. Dean, R. Leighton (son), J. Leighton, (son) and L. Leighton (nephew). Among the wreaths were two of the permanent type from the Bren gun section of the S.A.P. and one from the Leighton family. Rev. T. Mathers officiated at the graveside. Lithgow Mercury, Friday 6 March 1942, p. 2. Funeral James Leighton

FUNERALS LEIGHTON.-The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. Emily Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. Os Leighton, Misses Irene and Pauline Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lucre, Mrs. V. Ridout, Mr. and Mrs. W. Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Leighton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Leighton and their Families are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved husband their dear father, father-in-law and grandfather, David Leighton, to leave Our Private Chapel, 435 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill, This Friday Morning after service commencing at 11 o’clock for Rookwood Crematorium. Walters and Son Dulwich Hill Terminus LM1676. Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 26 April 1946, p. 14. Funeral David Leighton