- Date Of Birth: June 25, 1942
- Date Of Death: June 10, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Christine B. Leigus, 74, of Durham, wife of her loving husband of 53 years, Charles J. Leigus, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 10, 2017. She was born June 25, 1942 to the late Richard and Margaret(Cassidy)Boutwell. Born in Middletown, she received her diploma from Woodrow Wilson High School and her Associates Degree from Middlesex Community College. Chris loved their beautiful home and pool in Durham, and she loved the beach, especially Madison, Fisher’s Island, Watch Hill, Martha’s Vineyard and Singer Island. She traveled to Alaska, Italy, Hong Kong and Paris, and she loved New England and their country home in Athens, VT. Chris painted beautiful, award-winning watercolor portraits of winding country lanes and snowy landscapes. Besides her husband she is survived by her five children; Jennifer Moller of Wethersfield, Gretchen Berke of Glastonbury, Charles Leigus of Clinton, James Leigus of Glenmoore PA, and Isabelle Koch of Madison; her six grandchildren: Emma, Kieran, Frances, Charlie, Evan & Carter; her sister Margreta (Boutwell) Moquin of Bluffton, SC; and two nieces: Michelle( Moquin) Marek of Beavercreek, OH, and Lauren (Moquin) Morris of Saltillo, MS.
