Frederick F. Lane, of Middleborough, formerly of Randolph, Norwell, South Carver, and Plymouth, passed away on October 16, 2012, at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Norwood.
He had been married to the late Dorothy Rowell Lane and the late Reatha James Lane. He is survived by five of his children: Sandra of Walpole and her husband John Kapetanakis, William of Middleborough and his wife Sandra, Robert of Pineville, NC and his wife Susan, Nancy Lane of Indian Land, SC, and Jerry of Chesterfield, VA and his wife, Jean. Fred had six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Mr. Lane also was the father of the late Judith Ann Lane.
Mr. Lane was born in Newburyport, MA and grew up in Amesbury and Boston. He was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1937. He was a retired U.S. Army officer having served with the 35th Infantry Division in Europe in WW II and the 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War. Among his many decorations are two awards of the Combat Infantryman's Badge and three awards of the Bronze Star Medal.
Mr. Lane also retired from MIT and the Draper Laboratory in Cambridge. He loved sports, especially baseball, fishing, boating, bowling, and golf. He was a life member of the DAV and was very active in the Lions Club.
He will be interred at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. The funeral will be private.
Donations can be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.