Leland F. Wilson, Sr.

Leland (Lee) Fredrick Wilson, age 86, of Hull, passed away on January 30, 2016. He was born to the late Alan and Elizabeth Wilson on March 29, 1929 in Newton, MA. Lee initially grew up in Newton and later moved to Dover MA.  He graduated from Governor Dummer Academy in 1947 and subsequently enrolled at Harvard University where he studied Political Science. During his enrollment at Harvard, Lee left to enlist in the Air Force for four years serving during the Korean War. He returned to Harvard and graduated in 1956. Upon graduation, he went to work for the New England Telephone Company where he spent the next 33 years of his career. At New England Telephone Company, Lee met the late Helen Hutchinson Wilson with whom he enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.

Lee raised three children and is survived by Barbara Bearden of Hull, MA, Lee and Ellen Wilson of Jupiter, FL and Elizabeth and Brett Blauner of Valparaiso, Indiana. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren who he cared for deeply and with affection they called him Papa. Lee had three sisters Mary, Natalie and Priscilla.

Lee lived on the South Shore for many years in Cohasset, Scituate and Hull. He was an avid sportsman and his love for sports was passed on to his children and grandchildren. He was a New England Patriots season ticket holder since the first game enduring the lean years and finally rewarded with multiple Super Bowls, Lee enjoyed the camaraderie of his long term friends at their legendary cookouts whether it was tailgating at a Harvard or Patriots football game. He had a passion for golf and was a long time member of Cohasset Golf Club and cherished his friendships with fellow golf members and staff that were so kind to him.  Lee will be missed for his humor which he kept to the very end. A special thanks to the staff at the Cardigan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for taking such great care of our father.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 10 am in St. Anthony Church , 10 Summer St., Cohasset. Visiting hour Friday from 9-10 am, prior to the Mass, in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main St. (Across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Lee may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Mass., 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA. 02472. 

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