It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John "Jack" D. Lee, 85, a beloved father

grandfather, brother and friend. He passed on November 8, 2025.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents Wilfred and Mary (Carpenter) Lee, and his siblings

Norman, Robert, Daniel, Bernice and Patricia.

Jack was born and raised in Attleboro. He was apart of the Attleboro High School Class of

1958. After graduating he served 3 honorable years in the Air Force until 1962.

Jack shared 58 years of marriage with his late wife, Ann Marie Lee (Buchanio). Together they

built a life marked by love, hard work and devotion to family. They raised 3 children in Attleboro

while Jack worked at Texas Instruments. In 1974 he and his wife began a new adventure,

moving to Bristol, RI. Here they owned and operated the Donut Barn until 1989. Their journey

then brought them to settle in Sandwich, MA. Jack was a man of simple joys. He enjoyed

gardening, bird watching, soduko puzzles, cheering on the Red Sox and games of cribbage- a

game he went on to teach at the Sandwich Senior Center. Most of all he treasured spending

time with family and friends.

Jack is survived by two sons, Anthony Lee of Attleboro, MA and John Lee of Bristol, RI and his

daughter Sheila Perry and her husband John of Coventry, RI. He is also survived by siblings

Louise Heon of Texas, Elizabeth (Betty) Lee of FL, David Lee of FL and Barbara Molitor of MA,

as well as many grandchildren,great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will

forever be remembered and loved by those whose lives he touched.

A celebration of Jack's life will be held at a future date

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Published by Bristol Phoenix on Nov. 17, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for John Lee

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10 Entries

John morin

November 26, 2025

Jackie grew up on Dexter st and I was on riverside we played baseball at what was called big hill almost every day. Had many days playing together and gathering eggs from the chicken coop

Pauline

November 23, 2025

I was hired by Jack Lee for the donut barn in 1983. It was the happening coffee spot. By far Mr & Mrs Lee ^were the bet people I ever worked for.jack always had a joke to tell you. RiP Jack Lee.

David Andrade

November 20, 2025

I met Jack at his grandson Chris´ Fam Lee restaurant in Bristol, RI. I was with a friend, Philip Galarneau, whose cousin Oliver Trombley perished along with Jack´s brother Norman in a tragic boating accident back in mid sixties. We later ran into Jack at the Bristol Veterans Home where Phil & Jack sat down to play some cribbage. Jack was always to teach someone how to play. He also played with Alyssa Boyle, Supervisor of Therapeutic Activities.

Andrea Vibert Kumlin ("Crab")

November 20, 2025

Jack and Ann were my employers during high school and college in both Seekonk, Ma and Warren, RI. I loved them both although I was never an early morning person. (Indeed I was known as "Crab" to Jack's "Grinch" during those 5:30 AM donut making times!) My sympathies go out to Tony, John, and Sheila all of whom were children at the time, and their extended families. Jack and Ann were important people in my early life and added structure, fun, and laughter. So glad to read that they had further life adventures and a full life!

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Wendy Farrington

November 19, 2025

I have many memories of my uncle Jack, but some of the most fond were when we would visit him at his donut barn. He always let us sit in the back room and have big chocolate chip cookies the size of our face. I used to visit him and my auntie Ann at their home and we´re always greeted with love and laughter. I will miss him very much.

Mary Jo mays

November 18, 2025

Sorry for your loss Sheila!
Love you

Beverly Herman

November 18, 2025

The first time I met Jack he was working on a jigsaw puzzle. I said, "Jack, we're going to get along just fine!" I worked as Jack's assistant (caretaker), and we became good friends. We enjoyed playing cribbage (he won most of the time!), working on jigsaw puzzles watching movies, and going to the zoo. He loved the bird show! I will miss you, my friend, but I know that you are finally with your Annie again!

Michael Clancy

November 18, 2025

Jack was a very kind and friendly guy, a real gentleman. May he rest in peace. M y condolences to the Lee family.

Kelly Petrin

November 18, 2025

Tony, John & Sheila, Im so sorry for your loss. Rest in the sweetest peace Uncle Jack you will be greatly missed.

Michael Angelo

November 18, 2025

Mr Lee was such a sweet kind man! He will forever be missed. May he rest in eternal peace.

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