U.S. Navy veteran served as DPW assistant director
LYNNFIELD — Leonard L. Lilley Jr. 77, a well-loved longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Oct. 8, 2025.
He was born in Winchester on July 8, 1948, and was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma (Hanright) Lilley.
Lenny was a veteran of the United States Navy, having proudly served from 1967 to 1973, four active years and two reserve years, during the Vietnam Era. He served aboard the USS White Plains. He had worked for the Town of Lynnfield Department of Public Works for 33 years and retired from the role of assistant director. He was also the proud owner of Len Lilley Irrigation, which he operated in his retirement. Lenny was a member of the Wakefield Lodge of Elks for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting and was a longtime fan of the Washington Redskins and also the New England Patriots.
Lenny is survived by his loving wife Carol (Hebb) Lilley. His son Leonard Lilley III and his wife, Suzanne; his daughter Kimberley Lilley Leggett and her husband, Dave; and his son Shannon Lilley and his wife, Nathalie, also survive him. Seven grandchildren also survive Lenny: Nickole, Devin and Timothy Leggett; and Cameron, Kyle, Kacie and Mathew Lilley. He is also survived by his sisters Karen Rodham and Janice Luscomb as well as many other family members and friends.
Visitation for relatives and friends was held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. A Graveside Service was held at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.