1927
2013
Joseph J. Lehner, 85
Oxford - Joseph J. Lehner, 85, of Linden Street, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia E. (Foster) Lehner of Oxford; six children, Joseph J. Lehner IV and his companion Barbara Bannon of Oxford, Michael C. Lehner and his wife Gloria of Oxford, James T. Lehner and his wife Paula of Sutton, Richard C. Lehner of Oxford and Port Orange, FL, Melinda M. Miville and her husband Thomas of Oxford, and Lucinda A. Broadard and her companion John Siwek of Worcester; two sisters, Frances Dupont of Auburn and Dorothy Painchaud of Worcester; nine grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many nephews and nieces. He was born in Methuen, the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary V. (Sifferlen) Lehner, and lived in Auburn and Worcester before moving to Oxford 60 years ago. He graduated from St. Peter's High School in Worcester in 1945 and attended St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
Mr. Lehner was a union plumber for 32 years, retiring from the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local 4, in Worcester in 1986. He was a police officer in Oxford for several years in the 1960's. He was a parishioner of St. Roch's Church in Oxford. Mr. Lehner was a member of the American Legion Post 58 in Oxford and was active with the American Legion Boy Scout Troop 149 in Oxford when his sons were young.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will be private at North Cemetery in Oxford. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the Cerebral Palsy Program at Boston Children's Hospital, in memory of Joseph J. Lehner. Contributions can be made on line at www.childrenshospital.org/tribute or checks made payable to Boston Children's Hospital and can be mailed to Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215. Paradis Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.
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Thank you for all the memories and wonderful times over the past 33 years. I love you Grampy and I'm blessed to have had you in my life. I am so honored to call you my grandfather, such an amazing man who lived a very fascinating life. Most of all I'm so grateful you got to meet your great grand daughter. Watch us and guide us, our Angel. Always in my heart
Tricia & Devyn
May 2, 2013
Mom, May you feel comfort by the support and love of our family and friends. Remember your great love story, today and always. Dad will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Lucinda Broadard
April 28, 2013
Dad, you are my HERO. My heart is filled with wonderful memories and LOVE. My respect,gratitude, and strength is never ending. I LOVE YOU DAD! XOXO
Lucinda Broaadard
April 5, 2013
Dear Joe and Barbara,
We are keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Patrick and Susan Gallivan and Family.
April 5, 2013
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers and thoughts with you. xoxo Mary Parkin
April 4, 2013
Dear Joe and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless.
Sue (Deschenes) Grout
April 4, 2013
Dear Lucinda & family, My thoughts & prayers are with you as you grieve the passing of your dad, husband, grandfather! May he always bring a smile to your faces as you recall the cherished memories as a family!
Michelle Dostoler Badgett
April 4, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.May God comfort you in your time of need.
Nancy Beauregard
April 3, 2013
Joe and Barb,
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Lesa Van Vleet
April 3, 2013
Very sorry for your loss
Dennis Longtin
April 3, 2013
Miss you already Dad. Always on my mind, forever in my heart.
Love you
Melinda
Melinda Miville
April 3, 2013
Joe and family, so very sorry on the loss of your father. Many thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Mary Ann Micolites
April 3, 2013
Dear Joe and Family
My heart breaks for your loss. Please know that all my prayers and love are with you and all who will dearly miss your Dad.
Sympathy Peace and Love
Patricia Anderson
April 3, 2013
Dear Ginnie and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the Risen Christ be close to you this Easter and always.
Jan Devlin
April 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
John & Anne Rinaldo
April 3, 2013
Dear Joe and Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family... If there is anything our family can do for your family please do not hesitate to call.. Love, Donna & George Rambo
April 3, 2013
Dear Joe and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. May the cherished memories of years past, sustain you and your family during this difficult time.
With sympathy and friendship,
Joe/Kathy Gallagher
April 3, 2013
Semper Fi Brother!
Padraig Harvey
April 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
April 3, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Lehner. May he rest in peace and live forever in your hearts.
Debbie (Wennerberg) Leenutaphong
April 3, 2013
Dear Aunt Ginnie & Family,
May God bless and comfort you during this very sad time, as you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mickie (& Cindy) Foster
April 2, 2013
Our condolences to the Lehner family and their time of need.
The LeBlanc family
April 2, 2013
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