Pittston-Leona M. Blethen, 63, died on April 3, 2012 at Maine General Medical Center, Augusta.

She was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts on January 29, 1949 the daughter of Theodore and Ida Churchill.

Leona enjoyed crafts, reading, aquariums, her pets and especially her grandchildren. She worked as a med tech at Graybirch Nursing home for many years.

Leona was predeceased by her father and husband Gerald Blethen. She is survived by her mother Ida Churchill of Pittston, son Theodore K. Smith and his wife Michelle of Indiana, daughters Lauren J. Smith of Brunswick, Shawna Degen and her husband Barnett Jr., of Manchester, grandchildren Gerald Smith, Amber Smith, Olivia Degen, Ava Degen and great grandchild Addison Grace Taylor.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 9th at 10am at the new Maine Veterans Cemetery Mt. Vernon Rd. Augusta.