James J. Leeof Lowell, MBTA retiree, Navy vet; 91 LOWELL Mr. James J. Lee, age 91, of Lowell, died Tuesday, in Brighten at Medford, following a lengthyillness. Mr. Lee was born and educated in Medford, son of the late James and the late Elizabeth (Baker) Lee.He worked as a carman for the Metropolitan Bay Transit Association (M.B.T.A.) for over 35 years retiring in 1980.A former Medford resident, he had also lived for many years in Tyngsboro and Chelmsford.He served in the United States Navy during WWII,achieving the rank of Machinist Mate 2nd cl. He was an avid runner and ran the New York Marathon in his 60's.He loved square dancing and was well known as a Ham Radio Operator. He was a member of the VFW in Medford and the American Legion in Tyngsboro.Mr. Lee is survived by three daughters, Roberta Rash and her husband, Harry of Delaware, Robin Cole and her husband, Charles of South Carolina, and Tracey Lee Swana and her husband, David of Littleton; two sons, James Blankenship and his wife, Patricia ofFlorida, and Alvin Lee of Wrentham. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.LEE James F., of Lowell, formerly of Medford, September 15. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 9 am. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8 pm. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Contributions in Jim's name may be sent to the Medford VFW Post 1012, 114 Mystic Ave.,Medford, MA 02155. U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. For directions, guestbook and obituary dellorusso.net