Louis Joseph Lerner

Louis Joseph Lerner of Deep River, age 88, passed away on May 13th after several ongoing health issues. He was born in Queens, New York on May 25th, 1936. He was predeceased in death by his Father, Joseph Lerner and his Mother, Johanna (Wachter) Lerner, as well as his siblings Joseph, Frances, Edward, and Josephine. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Priscilla (Powers) Lerner of Deep River, his son Christopher and wife Krista of New Britain, CT, his son Nicholas and wife Mara of New Canaan, CT and his grandchildren Luke, Hannah and Noah. He is also survived by his brother Donald and several nieces and nephews in Long Island and Florida.

Upon graduation from trade school in New York, he was employed by several machine shops in both New York and Connecticut as a Tool & Die Maker, including local area businesses such as Deep River Tool & Die, Chapco, The Cramer Company and finally retiring from the Lee Company in Westbrook at age 65. 

His skills working with small intricate parts, carried over to his hobbies which included building a 14 ft. sailboat and carving wonderful shore birds. He also enjoyed traveling, skiing in Vermont, Kayaking, biking and summer days at Hammonassett beach.

As per his wishes, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Deep River at the convenience of the family.

A special thank you is extended to his doctors Jennifer Sutherland, Michael Farrell, and the oncology staff at Middlesex Health in Westbrook, for their caring and compassion.

Donation in his name may be made be made to the Deep River Ambulance Association or the Deep River Fire Department.