Leonard M. Bryant Jr.

Leonard M. Bryant Jr., age 93 of Stoneham passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 27. He was born in Cambridge on October 6, 1923, and was the son of the late Lillian J. (Nelson) and Leonard M. Bryant Sr. Len was raised and attended school in Cambridge. He joined the United States Navy in 1940 and served in WWII and the Korean War as Signalman First Class. Len married the love of his life, Cecilia (O'Brien) in 1950. They resided in Stoneham where they raised their family of nine, always proud and supportive of them. He was adored by his many grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was the beloved husband of the late Cecilia Bryant and brother of the late Alice (Bryant) Arden. He is survived by his children: Matthew Bryant and his fiancée Anne Gagne of Amesbury, Barbara Bryant of Stoneham, Peter Bryant and his wife Susan of Rockland, Christopher Bryant and the late Bette Bryant of Hudson, Pauline Sciarappa and her husband Ken of Westborough, Patricia Easton of Goffstown, NH, Michael Bryant and his wife Melissa of Berkley, Elizabeth Mahoney and her husband William of Arlington, Robert Bryant and his wife Christine of Milton. He is also survived by 22 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Len was employed at BF Goodrich, and was a draftsman for Gillette Corporation. He cherished the friendships he made through work and maintained them well into his retirement. He was very active and enjoyed cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, golfing and playing tennis. He had an amazing train set and unbelievable Lego collection he loved to share with his children and grandchildren. His Funeral will be held from the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St. Stoneham on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10:00 o'clock. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Leonard's name can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute @ http://www.dana-farber.org.