Leslie H. Titus

Auburn - Leslie H. Titus, 83, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2013, at Clover Manor with his family by his side. He was born in Auburn on August 24, 1929, a son of the late Rethwell S. and Doris (Leslie) Titus. He attended local schools graduating from Edward Little High School in the class of 1947. In his younger years he worked on farms in the area and at Hall's Market. He served his country in The U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War Conflict in the 1950's. On July 12, 1951, he married the love of his life Jean Perry in Auburn. Leslie was a 26 year member of The Auburn Fire Department, rising to the rank of Deputy Chief. Following his retirement, he kept himself busy building houses and camps, running Titus Oil Company for 10 years, was the acting superintendent of North Auburn Cemetery for several years where he enjoyed being on his tractors and drove school bus for the city of Auburn for 15 years. He was a member of the Auburn Methodist Church, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Perkins Ridge Snowmobilers Club. He enjoyed snowmobiling, cutting and stacking wood and in particular loved camping with his wife Jean. Leslie is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Jean Titus, 3-children: Nancy Craig of Lisbon Falls, Patricia Light of Bath, James Titus and wife Jeanne of Turner, 7 Grandchildren: Brian McGraw, Barbara Theriault, Brenda McGraw. Kimberly Craig, Jennifer Fecteau, Minarva Craig and Andrew Mercier, 2 Sisters: Robinetta Mixer and Clarissa Damon and husband Clifford, 5 Great-Grandchildren: Autumn, Alexander, Logan, Amelia, Henry, his beloved nieces and nephews and many close friends. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Charles (Bud) Titus, a sister, Alma Martin and husband Thomas and a brother in law, Wilfred Mixer. The family wishes to thank the staff of Clover Health Care and Androscoggin Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Les in his final weeks. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Titus family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at The Fortin Group / Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Auburn. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home at 2:00 PM. Committal services will follow at North Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. Donations may be made in Leslie's memory to: North Auburn Cemetery Association, Skillings Corner Road, Auburn, Me. 04210. A Service of The Fortin Group / Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Me. 04210. 783-8545