1982
James
2007
James Bartlett Lehans
May 24, 1982 — December 12, 2007
HOLDEN - James Bartlett Lehans, 25, of 4 Lowell Ave., died on Wednesday afternoon, December 12, 2007, when his car struck a tree on a remote road in West Boylston.
He was born in Boston, the youngest child of Thomas S. and Linda L. (Roth) Lehans, and lived all his life in Holden. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Meredith L. Lehans of Holden and Billerica, and a brother, Phillip A. Lehans of Holden and East Hampton, Long Island, NY; his maternal grandmother, Louise Bartlett Roth of Bernardsville, NJ, and maternal grandmother, Audrey H. Lehans of Ocala, FL; his aunt and uncle, Alison E. Roth and David Price of Lawrenceville, NJ; his aunt Dara A. Lehans of Epsom, NH; his uncle, Carl C. Roth of Bernardsville, NJ; and cousins Emily H. Scott, Madeline A. Price and Gwyneth O. Price.
He attended Chaffins and Mountview schools in Holden, where he won awards for his knowledge of history and geography, and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, where he played trumpet in the concert band. He was working on a liberal arts degree at Quinsigamond Community College. James was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, where he served as an acolyte for many years. He played on town baseball, basketball and soccer leagues, where he proudly wore a cast after breaking his arm defending a soccer goal. He was a Boy Scout in Holden Troop 180, and in recent years volunteered his time videotaping town events and meetings for Holden Cable TV. James loved music, books, walking in autumn weather, and the company of friends and family. He was a kind and caring soul, who lost his long struggle with depression and mental illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for James at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 21st, in St. Francis Episcopal Church, 70 Highland Street (Rte. 31), Holden. Burial will be private in Carlisle. Memorial gifts may be made in James's name to St. Francis Church, 70 Highland Street, Holden, MA 01520. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden is directing arrangements.
Website & Guest book: www.milesfuneralhome.com
He was born in Boston, the youngest child of Thomas S. and Linda L. (Roth) Lehans, and lived all his life in Holden. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Meredith L. Lehans of Holden and Billerica, and a brother, Phillip A. Lehans of Holden and East Hampton, Long Island, NY; his maternal grandmother, Louise Bartlett Roth of Bernardsville, NJ, and maternal grandmother, Audrey H. Lehans of Ocala, FL; his aunt and uncle, Alison E. Roth and David Price of Lawrenceville, NJ; his aunt Dara A. Lehans of Epsom, NH; his uncle, Carl C. Roth of Bernardsville, NJ; and cousins Emily H. Scott, Madeline A. Price and Gwyneth O. Price.
He attended Chaffins and Mountview schools in Holden, where he won awards for his knowledge of history and geography, and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, where he played trumpet in the concert band. He was working on a liberal arts degree at Quinsigamond Community College. James was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, where he served as an acolyte for many years. He played on town baseball, basketball and soccer leagues, where he proudly wore a cast after breaking his arm defending a soccer goal. He was a Boy Scout in Holden Troop 180, and in recent years volunteered his time videotaping town events and meetings for Holden Cable TV. James loved music, books, walking in autumn weather, and the company of friends and family. He was a kind and caring soul, who lost his long struggle with depression and mental illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for James at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 21st, in St. Francis Episcopal Church, 70 Highland Street (Rte. 31), Holden. Burial will be private in Carlisle. Memorial gifts may be made in James's name to St. Francis Church, 70 Highland Street, Holden, MA 01520. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden is directing arrangements.
Website & Guest book: www.milesfuneralhome.com
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