Leonard J. Mayo

Leonard J. Mayo, age 69, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2026, with his loving family by his side. 

Lennie, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Medford, April 29, 1957. The son of the late Leonard and Margaret, “Honey” Mayo. He was one of six, the only boy, surrounded by five sisters. 

He enjoyed fishing and playing sports, particularly hockey and baseball. He continued playing hockey during his high school years. In his later years he enjoyed gardening in his backyard. 

Lennie graduated from Medford High School in 1976. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served and was honorably discharged in 1979. He was honored and very proud to have served his country. 

He was an avid Boston sports fan, working at the Old Boston Gardens for fifteen years. He also worked as a driver for The Ride through the MBTA, retiring in 2024. 

He had a love for all animals, most especially dogs. He always had a dog by his side and leaves behind his girl Sassy and his senior cat Dash. 

He was a devoted husband, brother and uncle with special love and pride for his large loving family. 

Lennie is survived by his loving wife Peggy Ann, his siblings, Christine Cashman, her husband Thomas, Sheila, Lawson, her husband Timothy, Cheryl Perfit, Charlene McCue, her husband Charles, Laura Robshaw her husband Mark, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Joshua Perfit.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Lennie on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, 42 Concord Street, Maynard. Burial will be private at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.