Leland Roger "Lee" Daum

Leland Roger "Lee" Daum, of Arlington, MA passed away on July 1st, 2026.

Lee was born in 1953 in Newton, MA, to Phyllis and Arnold Daum along with 3 siblings (Audrey, Richard, and the late Robert Daum). Lee was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane, his two daughters, Sarah and Jessica, his sister Audrey, his brother Richard, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Lee was deeply connected to Judaism and will be remembered as a leader in his many communities. Lee had a life-long passion for singing that included high school bands, cantorial singing, barbershop choruses and quartets. Lee was the founder and first president of two Barbershop Harmony Brigades, New England Harmony Brigade and Mixed Brigade of New England, which collectively brought tremendous joy to thousands of singers. He loved music, food, reading, boats and spending time with his family and many friends. He made a great impact on many lives, and he will be dearly missed by all.

The Funeral Service will be held at Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Ave., Belmont on Tuesday, July 21st, at 10:30 a.m. The burial will follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland. We hope you'll be able to join us in person, and if you're not able to, you can join the service via livestream at: http://betheltemplecenter.org/memorial (There is no password required).

Shiva will be observed at the Beth El Temple Center on Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a minyan service at 7:00 p.m. The Daum family will continue to observe shiva at Diane's home on Thursday evening, from 6:30-8:30pm, with a minyan service at 7:00 p.m. The family will also gather, informally, on Shabbat afternoon, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

For those who would like to contribute tzedakah in Lee's memory, the family has requested donations be made to one of the following: Beth El Temple Center (When you scroll down to the "Dedicate" portion, please remember to select "in memory of" and include Lee R. Daum's name). Lee's family is in conversation to choose the best way to honor Lee's memory at BETC, given his love of music, worship, and education.

The Rashi School, where Lee and Diane enrolled Sarah and Jess. The family continues to have a meaningful and enormously supportive network there (Please choose "pledge" or "donation" and dedicate this gift in memory of Lee R Daum).

New England Harmony Brigade or Mixed Harmony Brigade of New England, Lee's greatest Barbershop musical outlets.