Leonard F. “Lenny” Dutra, Jr., 67, of Fairhaven passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014, at home after a long illness. He was the husband of 37 years, of Martha A. (Kenney) Dutra.
Born and raised in Acushnet, the son of the late Leonard F. and Margery (Kenyon) Dutra, he lived in Fairhaven and Marion most of his life. Lenny served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was discharged as a Drill Sergeant in September of 1972.
After the service, Lenny worked as a Call Fireman in Fairhaven and a Police Officer in Mattapoisett. He was also a SCUBA Diver and instructor in Fairhaven and a member of the Fish Lumper’s Union. He was a member of the George H. Taber Masonic Lodge AF & AM and an avid Patriots fan. He loved spending time with his family especially with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Jeffrey S. Dutra and his wife Caitlin of New Bedford; four daughters, Tammy Caravana and her husband Brian of Dartmouth, Debby Tavares of New Bedford, Christel Schuster and her husband Scott of Franklin, NH and Carolyn “Carrie” Normand and her husband Paul of W. Wareham; a brother Thomas Dutra of Mattapoisett; a sister, Diana Dean of New Bedford; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Dutra was the brother of the late Michael Dutra.
Calling hours were held on Friday, January 2, 2015 in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. A reception followed the visitation. He was cremated and interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 150 Cambridge Park Dr., Suite 202, Cambridge, MA 02140.