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Allen Lesswing Obituary
April 29, 1929 – Dec. 15, 2015
Dr. Allen Louis Lesswing, an orthopedic surgeon and former physician for the Buffalo Sabres, died Tuesday in Oxford Village at Canterbury Woods, Amherst, where he was a resident. He was 86.
Born in Buffalo, he was a 1946 graduate of Kensington High School, where he was senior class president, a cheerleader and a member of the swim team. He earned a bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College, where he was a member of the swim team and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
He received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo in 1952.
He interned at the former Deaconess Hospital, then served in the Navy aboard the USS Taconic, based in Norfolk, Va.
After completing his service, he did his residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and returned to Buffalo to do a residency at the former E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Lesswing, who maintained a practice in Amherst, served as head of the Department of Orthopedics at Deaconess Hospital. He was team physician for the Buffalo Bisons hockey team and later for the Sabres. He retired in 1996.
He was a clinical assistant professor at UB and a former president of the Erie County Medical Society.
He headed the Limb Disability Clinic for the Crippled Children's Guild in the 1970s and 1980s and frequently appeared with his patients on the annual Variety Club Telethon on WKBW-TV, Channel 7. He published several papers that improved the results of limb amputation.
An avid sailor, he was a member of the Buffalo Yacht Club. He also was a member of the Buffalo Club.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, the former Joan Marks; a daughter, Alison J. Dengler; two sons, Mark A. and Grant P.; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday in Perna Dengler Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Road, Amherst.
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Keip Groff
May 16, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Allen was one of the finest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing. We were fraternity brothers & roommates Phi Kappa Tau at Franklin & Marshall College. I think of him often.
May God bless his family.
Keip Groff --- F & M ' 48 .
Gary Lehman
March 21, 2016
Joan, we were so very sorry to hear of Allen's passing. He was always such a class act! Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Pam and Gary Lehman
Brentwood, TN
Mary Hanley RN
December 17, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. He was and is truly a wonderful soul
Bob Taylor
December 17, 2015
Mark, sad to learn of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am certain he touched many lives just as you have.
December 17, 2015
Dear Allison, Mark and Grant,
Thinking of you at this difficult time, it is always hard to loose a parent. Hopefully your memories and your love for each other will sustain you. Take care of your Mom.
Sincerely, Donna Lesswing Scanlon
Jim & Sue Koch
December 16, 2015
Grant, Nancy, Reid & Garrett,
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 16, 2015
Mrs. Lesswing, Alison, Mark & Grant...Anyone who knew Dr. Lesswing has lost a man who made a difference...my life is better for having known him...I extend my sincere sympathy for your loss...Kathy K.
Jeff Morrison
December 16, 2015
Very sorry for your loss Mark. My prayers and thought goes out to you and your family
Mary ann Gluc
December 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss....your dad took care of me years ago with my fractures.
Shelly Peebles
December 16, 2015
So Sorry for you loss Mark. I am praying for strength for you and your family at this very difficult time.
Terry Richards
December 16, 2015
To Mark:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Brian and Linda Wilson
December 16, 2015
Grant, Nancy and family. I pray for your strength this week. Smile as you remember all the wonderful memories.
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