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Lauchlin Lee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6, 2024.

WILMINGTON - Lauchlin M. Lee, age 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on January 28, 2024. Born on May 27, 1934. Lauchlin was an intelligent, curious, compassionate, and kind man with a passion for learning and teaching. A man of quiet strength and determination, Lauchlin proudly and faithfully served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 30 years. He spent his remaining years reading, studying, teaching, and sharing his Christian faith, exploring his interest in history, "piddling" with a variety of interests, and being a source of wisdom and encouragement to his family.

He is survived by his son Lauchlin M. Lee, Jr., daughter Karen Lee Driggers, son Brian Neill Lee, grandson Connor MacKinnon Lee, granddaughter Danielle Karen Lee, granddaughter Kristin Lindbergh Tyson, grandson Kyle David Lindbergh, great-grandson Rowan Xavier Lindbergh, brothers Neill Lee and Edward Lee, and many beloved extended family members. Lauchlin is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lee, father Henry Neill Lee, mother Katherine MacKinnon Lee, and sister Kitty Lee McCormick. A memorial service will be held for Lauchlin and his wife, Peggy, on March 2, 2024, at Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church. In place of flowers, donations can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice in memory of Lauchlin M. Lee.

Lauchlin's soul rests in heavenly peace. May that peace and his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

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John R. Canose, RDC, USCG (Ret.)

July 27, 2024

Chief Lee was my first supervisor after I graduated Radarman School in June of 1971. I was assigned to the cutter "Mendota," hull number 69, in Wilmington, NC. RDC Lee was an excellent mentor and pushed me (gently) to advance to E-5 (RD2). A great human being. I still, to this day, remember his concern for his watch-standers. I would call him "Sarge" and he didn't mind that nickname. I was an Army brat but for some odd reason I had a calling to join the U. S. Coast Guard. I was discharged in June of 1974 and returned home to Edgewood, MD. Years later, in August of 1984, I reenlisted in the CG and I made it a career.
The day I made Chief, RDC, my memory jumped back to my time on Mendota and "Sarge" urging me to advance. A great man and teacher. I never saw him again, but my memories of him still remain.
God Bless, you "Sarge!" May you Rest in Peace and know that this Chief still holds the upmost respect for you. You will be missed. Especially by me, RDC John R. Canose, RDC, US Coast Guard (Retired).