Albert C. Lester Jr., 81, of Main Road, Westport Island, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 peacefully in his sleep at Cove's Edge in Damariscotta.

He was born in Ossining, N.Y., on October 22, 1931, a son of Albert C. and Jeanne (Tundrow) Lester Sr.

He attended New York schools and entered the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. On June 28, 1953 he married Janice F. Cromwell and they resided on Westport Island. Albert had many professions; he worked most of his life as a carpenter, but truly loved working as a chef.

He was a member of the American Legion in Damariscotta and a volunteer for the Westport Island Fire Department. He also was a member of the Saint Philip's Episcopal Church in Wiscasset.

Albert liked camping, dancing, playing solitaire on the computer and especially enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Janice F. Lester of Westport Island; two sons, Randy Lester of Boothbay and Danny Lester and his wife Lori of Westport Island; three sisters, Barbara Smith of Bath, Ruby Cole of Rockland and Helen Dugas and her husband Larry of Rockport; five grandchildren, Brandon Andrews, Randy Lee Lester, Ashley Lester, Danielle Lester and Travis Lester; two great-grandchildren, Brielle Lester and Ashlynn Andrews; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, one son, Glen Albert Lester in 1959, and one sister, Jean Anderson.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 15, 2013 at the Cromwell Family cemetery on Westport Island.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westport Island Fire Department, 644 Main Road, Westport Island, ME 04578. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.daiglefuneralhome.com/.