Obituary of Leigh Johnson Estabrooks

It is with deep sadness that the family of Leigh Estabrooks must announce his passing on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the age of 66. Leigh passed away at his sister Linda’s home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Sackville, N.B. on March 5, 1956, he was the son of the late Myrtle (Marsh) and Henderson Estabrooks.

Leigh was employed for over 30 years with Carmen Wells Woodworking in Sackville. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and being at the camp with his brothers. Leigh loved his family and spending time with his grandson, Keenan, with whom he had a strong bond. He also enjoyed playing a good game of cribbage- his sister Linda finally managed to beat him in a game recently. Leigh will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Leigh will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, Jordan and Matthew; their mother, Darlene (LeBlanc) Estabrooks; his grandsons, Keenan and Jackson; his five sisters, Geraldine “Gerry” Hicks, Linda (Robert) Allan; Charlotte (Bill) Tower, Susan (Michael) Carter and Angela Parsons; his four brothers, Benny (Deanna Cadman), Bradley (Linda), Donald (Heather) and Robert (Heather Reid), as well as by many nieces and nephews.

Leigh was pre-deceased by his parents, Myrtle in 1993 and Henderson in 2011; his brothers, Jack in 1973 and Gerald in infancy; his sister, Theresa in infancy; his brothers-in-law, Alex Hicks and Stewart McFee; his sister-in-law, Patricia Hicks, as well as by his parents-in-law, Levi and Evangeline “Vangie” LeBlanc.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (506) 364-8188. Leigh’s family invites you to join them in remembering his life on Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 1-4 pm at Campbell’s Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11 am at St. Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church, Sackville. Masks must be worn while in the church, unless seated.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Leigh may do so to the Sheldon H. Rubin Oncology Clinic at the Moncton Hospital. On-line condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family through our website www.campbellsfuneralhome.com or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.