Obituary: Joseph A. LeBrun, longtime patriarch of The Linden Store Delicatessen

Joseph Albert LeBrun, longtime resident of Wellesley and formerly of Newton, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Proprietor of The Linden Store in Wellesley, where he was always one to listen to anyone who wanted to tell a story, as well as spinning many tales himself. If you knew Joe, you would know his dedication to The Linden Store and all it took to run: parking attendant, social director and overall “roll up your sleeves and get to work.

Born April 4, 1941 to the late Joseph R. LeBrun and the late Blanche R. LeBrun. Beloved husband of Bonnie L. (Chabot) LeBrun. Devoted father of J. Gregory LeBrun and his wife, Kerin of Natick and Mark LeBrun of Wellesley. Loving grampa of Bella, Ryan, Abby, Kaitlyn, Lindsey and Max LeBrun. Dear brother of Elizabeth “Betty” Burnell and her husband, Mike and the late Joan LeBrun. Treasured uncle of Elissa Burnell McGee; and her daughters; and Diana Burnell.

There was no fiercer, loyal or more dedicated warrior, leader, provider, friend or family man. His love for his family was immeasurable and second to none. He will be missed by not only his family, but by the community he adored.

Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16), WELLESLEY, on Thursday, February 13, from 4-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Rd., Wellesley Hills, on Friday, February 14, at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to support the Renal Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with “in memory of Joe LeBrun” in the memo line and sent to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 263 Huntington Avenue, #318, Boston, MA 02115-4506 or visit bwhgiving.org/memorial to make your gift online. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100