Richard H. "Dick" Lees of Conquest, NY passed away unexpectedly
Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Auburn Community Hospital.
Richard was born on October 25, 1926, in Cincinnatus, NY to the late
Richard E. and Mary Alice Lees.
He was a US Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He worked for
General Electric for 36 years. Richard was a lifetime member of the
LaBuff-Cole, Post 911, American Legion, Cato, NY, and an advisor to the
Sons of the American Legion. He was a member of the VFW in
Montezuma, NY and belonged to the Masons of Weedsport, NY
(formerly Cato, NY) for 50 years.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, doing puzzles and watching game shows,
golf, Yankees baseball and SU basketball with his wife, but nothing
brought him more joy than spending time/visiting with his family and
friends.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Alma (Baker) Lees; their children:
Jack (Barbara) Lees, Patricia Craine, Joseph (Melanie Harris) Lees,
Margaret (Rick Gawlik) Butler; Daughter-in-Law: Cindy Lees; and
grandchildren: Tom Lees, Tammi Lees,  Tim Lees, Heather Lees, Michelle

Lees, Jackie Lees, Christopher Craine, Marc Craine, Megan House,
Bobby Butler, Michael Butler, James Butler, Zachary Butler; several
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his son, James
Lees; four brothers and seven sisters.
Calling hours will be Wednesday (9/15) from 4 to 7 pm at Keysor-Dain-
Cullinan Funeral Home, 11362 South St. Cato, New York 13033. A funeral  service will be held Thursday (9/16) at 11:00 am, with burial
to follow at Conquest Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will immediately
follow the burial at the LaBuff-Cole, Post 911, American Legion, Cato,
NY.
At the request of the family, face masks will be required to enter the
funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a contribution in Richard's
name may do so to the Alzheimer's Association of CNY,
https://act.alz.ord/donate and the LaBuff Cole Post 911, American
Legion, Cato, NY.