Timothy Edward Leeman of North Berwick, Maine, passed on November 25th, 2022, following a brave and determined battle with cancer.
Born March 15th, 1959, in Bangor, Maine, to Patricia McInnis Leeman, he graduated from Bangor High School while pursuing a career in the restaurant business. Beginning as a dishwasher, he quickly advanced to waiter, bartender and ultimately manager, working in Bangor, Bar Harbor, Florida and California.
Throughout his life, he pursued his interest in music and outdoor sports with his brothers and their many friends. While achieving his Associates Degree in Literature from the University of Maine, Tim befriended Professor Carroll Terrell, who nurtured his intense interest in poetry, and joined him on a sojourn to Italy to follow the footpath of the re-known poet, Ezra Pound. Those who were fortunate to know Tim were invariably impressed by his deep curiosity, intense intellect, and his sincere moral code.
Upon his return, Tim lived in Florida and California, then returned to Maine where he began his career in the postal service, when he met and married Cindy, the love of his life. They settled in North Berwick, nearby her family. All loved Tim as he learned about the difficult yet satisfying life of rural farming. A proud patriot, Tim participated with the North Berwick Historical Society by presenting a reading of the Declaration of Independence every July Fourth.
Throughout his illness, Tim and Cindy were very active in decisions relating to his treatment with his excellent medical team, determined to be as positive as possible. He and his family appreciated the support he received from his friends during difficult times. Cindy was his biggest supporter, as was his mother, Patricia. He and his loved ones remain forever grateful for the kind and professional care provided by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Sea Coast Cancer Center, Dana Farber Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Tim was blessed to be a surrogate Grandparent to Maison, Alanah Mae, Kenleigh, Miles, Kadence, Finleigh and Harper. They gave him pure happiness and a chance to share his love of learning and watching birds.
Timothy is pre-deceased by his brother, David, and is survived by his mother Patricia; his wife Cindy (Mathews) Leeman, and her children, Andrew, Alexis, Kerrie, and Stephen; his brothers Richard and wife Shirley, Kenneth; and Don and partner Sarah; Richard’s boys Jeff and Jim and their family, Don’s children Adam, Morgan and their family, Max, Aunt Sue and the many among Cindy’s clan who loved him.
Visiting hours will be Friday December 2, 2022 at Bethel Church, North Berwick from 1pm-3pm with a Funeral service to be held immediately following at 3pm, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Town of North Berwick (Hillside Cemetery Tomb Revitalization) c/o Christine Dudley, P.O. Box 422, North Berwick, ME 03906
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