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KEVIN LESSARD Obituary

LESSARD, Kevin J. Of Hingham, formerly of Brighton and Watertown, passed away, on August 28, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Cynthia (Ludwig) Lessard. Devoted and loving father of Kevin J. Lessard, Jr. of Watertown, Christian Lessard of Watertown and his former wife Jacqueline; and their sons, Ryan and Matthew of East Moriches, NY, Megan Hartwell and her husband, Jeffrey; and their sons, Jack and Brendan of Cohasset, MA and Kerry Lessard Hanks and her wife, Kristi of Houston, TX. Loving brother of Paul G. Lessard and Judith of Manchester, NH and Maureen Lessard and her partner, Paul Christo of Brighton, MA. Son of the late Ludger and Margaret "Peg" (Manning) Lessard. Also survived by several relatives, nieces and nephews and close friends. Kevin worked at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown for 38 years, where he began as a mobility instructor and finished as the Director of the school. A Funeral Service will be held in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main St., WATERTOWN, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 11 AM, followed by an interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours on Tuesday, 4 to 7 PM, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kevin J. Lessard Endowed fund can be sent to Perkins School for the Blind, Development Department, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or made at www.perkins.org/tribute Please note your donation is in memory of Kevin. MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 30 to Sep. 3, 2023.

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Fran Sutter

September 3, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May Kevin's soul rest in heavenly peace.
Sincerely,
Franny Pucillo Sutter, a St. Col's classmate.

Ed and Joan Casabian

September 3, 2023

To the Lessard family and especially Kerry,

We remember your Dad fondly and with a smile. We met him through our affiliation with the Iowa Hawkeye field hockey team. He had a wonderful spirit and that amazing dry wit! So much fun to be with.

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

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