Longtime GSDM Custodian Melvin Lester Passes Away

In a message to the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) community on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter announced the passing of longtime GSDM Custodian Mr. Melvin Lester.

He said, “It is with profound sadness that I share the news that longtime GSDM Custodian and beloved community member Mr. Melvin Lester, known to all of us as ‘Lester’ passed away over the weekend. ‘Lester’ had served as GSDM Custodian since June of 1974 and would have celebrated 41 years of service to Boston University and GSDM next month.”

“Lester” was the son of the late James and Dora Price Lester. He is survived by his brother Roy Lester and numerous members of his extended family. Funeral services will be held at the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia on Saturday, June 6. A floral arrangement will be delivered to the church on behalf of Dean and Mrs. Hutter and the entire GSDM community.
If you would like to send your condolences, you may address them to Fisher & Watkins Funeral Home, 707 Wilson Street, Danville, VA 24541.

Dean Hutter said, “I know that I speak for the entire GSDM community when I say that ‘Lester,’ who was an ever present, cheerful, and always helpful fixture at the School, will truly be missed.”