Frank Charles Leighton

Background

Leighton, Frank Charles was born on December 11, 1919 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Son of James Leslie and Charlotte (Darcus) Leighton. arrived in Canada, 1950.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University London, 1949.

Career

Project engineer, B.C. Ministry highways, Victoria, Canada, 1949-1951; project engineer, Swan Wooster Engineering Company Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1951-1964; vice president planning, Swan Wooster Engineering Company Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1964-1978; vice chairman, Swan Wooster Engineering Company Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1978-1984; principal, Frank Leighton, Cons. Engineer, Vancouver, since 1985; member, B.C. Utilities Commission, Vancouver, since 1987. Board directors Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, 1972-1975, Vancouver Board Trade, 1975-1979, Ocean Engineering Center, Vancouver, 1988-1993.

Member Marine Transport Research and Development Board, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1979-1983.

Achievements

• Frank Charles Leighton has been listed as a noteworthy Consulting civil engineer, province official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Advisory Planning Commission, District North Vancouver, 1963-1967. Flying officer Royal Air Force, 1939-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Association Professional Engineers B.C., Association Professional Economists B.C.

Connections

Married Phyllis May Grantham, April 6, 1953. Children: John Charles, Barbara Jean.

Father:

James Leslie Leighton

Mother:

Charlotte (Darcus) Leighton

Spouse:

Phyllis May Grantham

child:

John Charles Leighton

child:

Barbara Jean Leighton