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Joseph Lee Obituary

72, of Hanover, passed away surrounded by his 5 children, Joseph Lee, IV of New York, Deborah Lee of Hanover, Kathi Lee DeMinico and her husband David of Hanson, Jonathan Lee of South Boston, Caroly Lee of Hanover; his step mother, Ariel Lee of Boston and brother Douglas Lee and his wife, Kenwyn of Franklin. Also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Scot Jennings of Weymouth, Brody and Marena DeMinico of Hanson and Keira Lee of South Boston and his niece and nephew, Ethan and Erin Lee of Franklin. Predeceased by his former wife, Mary Anne. Mr. Lee was born and raised in Beacon Hill. He graduated from Boston Technical High School, Middlebury College and Harvard Business School. He was an avid sailor, who summered in Provincetown on his beloved sailboat. He was also an expert in Karate. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-6 PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan St., at the corner of Rtes. 14 & 58, in HANSON. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 02061. For directions and guestbook, visit: www.sullivanfuneralhome.com. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-293-2020 Family Owned Since 1897

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 28, 2008.

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ann anderson

August 30, 2008

to the family of Joe Lee III, i am so sorry for your loss. altho we didnt see each other often, as children we cousins often stayed at his home on beacon hill and learned to sail on the Charles river with his dad. we celebrated birthdays together and i have many memories of those times. i met some of joes children at a reunion in 2002 in ct. it was nice to catch up on all the family news with Joe. i pray he is with all our family and friends who have gone before to be with our Lord.
ann prosser anderson
san clemente, ca

Diana Prosser

August 30, 2008

My heart goes out to all of Joe's family as I know he will be missed by all of you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Joe Prosser

August 29, 2008

As the wipe away the rears in my eyes, I start to remember many of the cherished childhood memories. In 1976, the Tall Ships parade, the Lee's and the Prosser's rafted the boats together and we had a great time. I smile or laugh every time I think of that 4th of July weekend. Joe thanks for the memories. Joe you will be joining my beloved father (Popa John) John, my beloved brother (Uncle Karl) Karl, sailing the heavenly seas. Sail on sailor, you will be missed, never forgotten, thanks for the memories.

To my Irish kin, if you ever need to talk with someone feel free to call me, I am here for you. Your cuz with Love!

Joe Prosser and Family

Paul Prosser

August 29, 2008

As a young boy I sailed with Joe and my dad (John Prosser - Joe's cousin) on his schooner from Boston to Provincetown and back. When we got back to Boston (very late) we stayed in Joe's apartment {I think) on Beacon Hill. It was the first experience in adapting my sea legs to the relative stability of land. It was also the first time in my life I had been awoken by the squealing wheels of street trolleys in the night. Dad said he and Joe learned to sail together in Weymouth when they were kids. The family sailing tradition was carried on by my brother Karl and now lives on in my memories of Joe, Dad and Karl. Though Joe is now gone memories of him are still with me. My sincerest condolences to all of you - my extended Irish kin.

ted drummond

August 29, 2008

Joe; so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Pat, Ted, Ted Jr., Laurel, and Chris

Walter Vincent

August 29, 2008

My condolence to the Lee family.

Wayne Robertson

August 28, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Joe Joe at our family reunions in Canton every Labor Day Weekend.

LeAnne LaCombe

August 28, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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