Willie Lester

Willie Lester, Jr., a long-time resident of Lynn, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born on July 31, 1949 in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Willie Lester, Sr. and Phyllis (Wright). Willie was a dedicated employee of the Union Hospital in Lynn starting out in the housekeeping department before becoming the warehouse manager before his retirement. Willie was also a devoted member and Deacon of the Greater Bethlehem Pentecostal Church in Lynn. Willie leaves his loving wife; Cynthia (DuBois) Lester of Lynn, his sons; Willie Mollette-Lester and Eddie Lester, both of Las Vegas, his daughters; Katie M. Allen of Lynn, Arlene E. Louissaint of Woonsocket, RI, Sonya Corbett of Stoughton, MA and Darlene Hill-Judge of Atlanta, GA, as well as 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter; Trina Lester and his brother; Albert Lester. A Funeral Service will be held in the Greater Bethlehem Pentecostal Church, 21 Light St. Lynn, MA 01905 on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10 AM. Visitation will be held in the church one hour prior to the service from 9 to 10 AM. Arrangements under the care of the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.