Maurice Creighton, 100, Charter Member of the Upper Makefield Fire Co.

Maurice Creighton of Newtown, died Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Chandler Hall, Newtown. He was 100.

Born in Northampton Township, Maurice was a life long area resident. He was the son of the late James and Myrtle Fulk Creighton; husband of 70 years to the late Mary Wambold Creighton; and father of the late Barbara Erb, Linda Gray, Edith Dimick and Richard Creighton.

Maurice was a self employed carpenter and a charter member of the Upper Makefield Fire Co.

Maurice is survived by his sons and daughters, Jane (Howard) Bowman, Carol (Ben) Douglas, Kathryn Parry, Susan (Bill) Wendell, William and Robert Creighton. He was the proud grandfather of 25 and many great grandchildren.

Private services and interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Maurice’s name may be made to the Upper Makefield Fire Co., P.O. Box 125, Washington Crossing, PA 18977