Leon W. Botting Sr.

    Botting, Leon W., 51, January 28, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Spring interment will be held in the New Limerick Cemetery.
    NEW LIMERICK – Leon W. Botting, 51, known to all as “Tinker” died Friday Jan. 28, 2011 as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was born April 7, 1959 at Island Falls, the son of Leon F. And Judith (Gordon) Botting.
    Tinker died doing what he loved and that was snowmobiling. He enjoyed owning and working on Farmall Tractors of which he owned several. He was a farmer at heart and got great enjoyment out of his cows. The greatest of his love was family, especially his three grandchildren, who adored their Papa.
    He is survived by his father of Smyrna; mother of Island Falls; wife Darlene (Sewell) Botting of New Limerick; son Leon Jr. and his wife Tracie of Houlton; daughter Billie-Jo Botting of New Limerick; brother Harlan and his wife Linda of Patten; sisters Laurie Botting of Lincoln, Darcy Botting of Patten, and Karen Botting.; three grand-children, Nicholas, Amelia, and Landon Botting. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Betty Sewell and her family; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his younger brother F. Alan Botting.
    Funeral services were held at Dunn Funeral Home 1 p.m. Tues. Friends called at the funeral home 11 a.m. until time of service. A time of fellowship and refreshments for family and friends followed at the Linneus Sno-Sports Club House. Spring Interment will be in the New Limerick Cemetery. Friends may make gifts to the Leon Botting Sr. Memorial fund, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Condolences and guest book at dunnfuneral.com