Leonard (Len) W. Lucien, Jr., 54 of Amherst passed away peacefully on August 17, 2018 after a short illness with his family by his side.

A resident of Amherst for the past 17 years, Len was born in Somerville and raised in Natick.

In his younger years Len played many sports including football, baseball, hockey and basketball.

He was a 1982 graduate of Natick High School; he continued his education graduating from Salem State University and Newbury College, majoring in business and accounting. Throughout his career he worked in various aspects of finance and operations, managing businesses of different sizes with an expertise in start ups and efficiencies. For 12 years, he worked in the transit industry where he met his wife Carolyn and established many close friendships.

Len was a lifelong supporter of the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics. His love for sports brought him to his position of Chief Operating Officer at Sports Travel and Tours in Hatfield, MA, where he was able to incorporate his love of sports into his work life.

Len enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod, New Hampshire, Boston, Florida, Saratoga and New York City with his family.

Len was very active with his church, St. Brigid’s in Amherst where he served on the Parish Council and was also a member of the Parish Finance Committee.

Len was the happiest when he was with his family. He adored his Wife and took great pleasure in his children. His family was the center of his life. Len enjoyed his weekends watching his Children’s sports/activities and coaching their baseball teams. A nice afternoon golfing with family and friends was another favorite pastime. He was extremely loyal and dedicated to his family and friends valuing and cherishing his time spent with them. Even in his final days, his wonderful sense of humor kept everyone smiling.

Len is survived by his beloved Wife, Carolyn; his children Johanna and Sean; his Mother, Lorraine Donahue; his Grandmother, Helen Tustin; his sisters Suzanne Lucien, and Lori Imparato and her Husband, John; his Mother-in-Law, Joan Hart; his Brothers-in-Law, Francis Hart and Daniel Hart and his Wife, Elaine; and many nieces and nephews that he cherished as well as cousins.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation in Len’s name to St. Brigid’s Parish, 122 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01004 attention Father John Smegal or to the Francis E. Hart Scholarship Fund, Bank of America 99 Founders Plaza, CT 2-547-05-19 Attn: Jean Harrison East Hartford, CT 06108.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, August 22nd from 4-7pm at the Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 23rd at 10am at St. Brigid’s in Amherst, with burial to follow in St. Brigid’s Cemetery.