Clarence James Lee, 77, of Nashua for the past twenty five years and formerly of Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away early Saturday morning, April 27, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Thelma (Starks) Lee. During his youth, Clarence resided in Flint, Michigan and was educated in schools there. He served with the Army in Oakland, California from November 1959 to July 1961 with the rank of Private First Class. Clarence wanted to pursue driving tanks but found his liking as a Radio Operator and Sharp Shooter.
An electrical engineer, Clarence worked most of his career at Mitre Corporation in Burlington, Massachusetts.
In his leisure time, Clarence loved playing solitaire and playing cribbage with his friends every Wednesday night. He enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean Islands, dining out, and going to the movies. He was a great fan of the Marvel Adventure movies. He loved to listen to Jazz music and attended the music festival “Woodstock” in the summer of 1969. Clarence was a very caring person, who helped and mentored many people in his life. He was always there to stop and listen to anyone in need of an ear and will be remembered for his great sense of humor and infectious laugh.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday afternoon, May 3rd from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a service at 6 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Clarence loved the nursing staff of the cancer center of St. Joseph Hospital. Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
