Robert Lees

Robert A. Lees,75, a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, after a brief illness surrounded by his family, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Born in Lynn, Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Marion (Melzard) Lees; He was the beloved husband of 55 years, of Claire (Fitzgibbons) Lees; the loving father of Robert A. Lees, Jr. and his wife, Mary Jo; Bethany J. O’Brien and her husband, Lawrence, all of Lynn; and Christopher D. Lees and his wife, Julie Beth, of Naples, ME; the cherished grandfather of Danielle and Cassandra Lees, Conor and Sarah O’Brien, and Justin and Caitlin Lees; the proud great-grandfather of Nolan Tonnessen; the dear brother of: John Lees of Michigan, James Lees of Marblehead ,Barbara Lees, Ronald Lees, and A. Thomas Lees of Ipswich, Sandra Lohman and Paul Lees of Salem; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Bob grew up and attended school in Swampscott. He served in the Army National Guard. Bob spent most of his leisure time in Maine. He loved hunting and golfing with his brothers, sons and grandsons. Bob loved traveling and spending time with his entire family, especially his wife, and best friend Claire. He was a member of St. Pius V Parish in Lynn. Bob owned and operated the Robert A. Lees Landscaping Company, which he founded in 1964. He also owned and operated Highland Gardens in Salem which he founded 1995. Prior to that, he worked at Hoods Milk in Lynn and Gibbs Oil in Revere.

Bob’s funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME,157 Maple St. Lynn on Thursday, March 17th, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn, at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery will follow. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, March 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 or via www.caredimensions.org.