Lester I. “Lucky” MEAD, 83, of Little Genesee, NY, formerly of Wellsville, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville.
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Born July 4, 1937, in Wellsville, he was the son of Raymond C. and Alice L. Johnson Mead. A 1957 graduate of Wellsville High School, he served honorably with the US Army. He was employed by Rochester Button Company and then Kwik Fill for many years. Lucky was a member of Frank B. Church VFW Post #2530 in Wellsville.
Surviving are: his companion of 16 years, Mary Ann Kenney of Little Genesee; a daughter, Dawn Perry of Wellsville; four grandsons, Tony Edwards, Gary Edwards, Troy Edwards, and Scott Edwards; two granddaughters, Emily Mead and Rosalee Mead; one great-granddaughter, Kaydence Edwards; a sister, Esther Kayes of Olean; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Kevin J. Mead, on December 8, 2019; three brothers, Raymond Mead, Richard Mead, and Robert Mead; and a sister, Wilola Jones.
Memorials may be made to Allegany County Cancer Services, Attn: Lori Ballengee, 100 South Highland Ave., Wellsville, NY 14895.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Wellsville VFW on Thursday, June 3, 2021 beginning at 3:00 PM.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Wellsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.