John G. Legere

Waiter, gourmet cookLYNN - Mr. John G. Legere, age 50, of Lynn, died Friday in Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.Born in Lynn, John was the son of the late Joseph P. and Rita (Doherty) Legere. He attended Lynn Schools and was a graduate of Lynn English Class of 1979. He later attended Bridgewater State College.John spent many years as a waiter for the Town Lyne in Lynnfield and also worked for the Post Office Café and Ross's Grill in Provincetown. He was an excellent gourmet cook and had a great sense of humor; but above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.He leaves his 11 brothers and sisters, Michael W. Legere and his wife Cathy of Madison, NH, Paul E. Legere and his wife Joanne of Swampscott, Sharon M. Legere of Lynn, Denise S. Clifford and her husband Larry of Ipswich, Patrice A. Vo and her husband Vany of Sanford, ME, Judith A. Lozier and her husband Mark of Delaware, Nancy E. Deady and her husband Kevin of Lynn, Donna J. Legere of Yarmouthport, Kathleen M. Crowley and her husband Joseph of Lynn, Ann L. Bright and her husband John of Sturbridge and Laurie A. Bogart of Lynn. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, three great nieces, three great nephews, several aunts and uncles and his beloved dog, Señor Rita. He was the brother of the late Lynn Firefighter Joseph F. Legere.Service Information: Visiting Hours for John will be held in the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Burial will be private. Gifts in his memory may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9 Eerie Dr. Natick, MA 01760. For online memorial and guestbook, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com