Herbert W. Lee

SHARON — Herbert W. Lee, 84, of Sharon Valley Road died Jan. 8, 2022. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Lee.

Herbert was born April 21, 1937, in Winsted Hospital, the son of the late Abel and Agnes Lee. He worked in manufacturing at Tri Wall Containers for many years as well as at the Lee family farm. During his retirement he worked at the Maplebrook School.

His granddaughter Melissa Woodin discovered his great love to travel and took him on many adventures with her family during his retirement, which he simply adored.

Herbert is survived by two sons, Herbert and Kenny Lee; three daughters, Debbie, Cindy and Terry; his brothers, Jimmy and John Lee; a sister, Louise Parenteau; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Robert Lee; a daughter, Kim Carberry; a brother, Abel Lee; and a sister, Ellen Mahone.

A memorial service will be held privately by the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 357, Sharon, CT 06069.

The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has care of arrangements.

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