Samuel D. Leighton, 86, of Edgartown died on Monday, Sept. 13 at his Edgartown home. Funeral services will be private. A celebration of Sam’s life will held at a later date and time to be announced. A complete obituary will follow in a future edition of the Gazette. Donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Boys’ and Girls’ Club, P.O. Box 654, Edgartown, MA 02539 or the Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena, P.O. 2062, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs.