SOUTHBRIDGE – Lester I. Hebert III, 68, passed away peacefully at UMASS Memorial Hospital on October 12, 2025.
Lester is survived by his soulmate Paula and her two daughters Jenna and Kelsey, his mother Pat, two of his brothers Jim and Greg, and three children from his previous marriage.
Lester was predeceased by his younger brother Gene and his wife Ellen.
Lester cherished his roots and dedicated much of his life to his passions. He owned and operated LJ’s Sports Cards in Southbridge for many years before his retirement. Lester had a deep passion for car racing, which he followed avidly throughout his life. His love for animals was evident to all who knew him.
Services for Lester will be private and are being arranged by Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA.
An online guestbook and tribute video are be available at BelangerFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
51 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA 01550-1862

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