Dennis F. Lane

Dennis F. Lane, of Wakefield Ma and Wells Me., passed away peacefully on Monday June 2, 2025 with his family by his side. He was 70 years of age 

Dennis loved all New England sporting teams and events whether he was watching them in person or on tv. He had a love for traveling all over the United States and much of the Caribbean with Anne and their friends. Dennis was drawn to the ocean and he and Anne purchased a second home in Wells Maine where he preferred to spend his time. Dennis had a quick wit, a sarcastic side and a great sense of humor which drew people to him . His legacy was his ability to draw people together while never having a bad word to say about anyone. His smile was contagious and warm, his eyes were kind. 

In later years On Friday nights he could be found at Litchfield’s in Wells Maine enjoying a cold one surrounded by many friends. Dennis enjoyed summer days on the beach, an avid Suduko and crossword puzzle whiz. He enjoyed playing the lottery, scratch tickets and late night trips to Mohegan Sun with his mother Pat. 

When he retired from being the bar manager at the American Legion in reading he continued to work part time as a bartender to remain in close contact with the many friends he had made over the years. Wednesday and Thursday at the legion you could find many old friends stopping by to see Dennis. He was a bright light in this world whose spirit will live on in those who loved him.

Dennis is the beloved husband of Anne (Quinn) Lane. He is the loving brother of Francis J. Lane Jr., Thomas J. Lane and his wife Donna, Patrick J. Lane and his late wife Kendy, and Teresa E. Smith and her husband Richard. Brother in law of William E. Quinn and his wife Kelly and David C. Quinn. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephew and great nieces and nephews. 

Funeral from the Doherty Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St. READING on Monday June 9th, 2025 at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Dennis' Eternal Life in St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10:30 am. Interment Charles Lawn Cemetery, Reading. 

Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share memories with his family on Sunday June 8th, 2025 from 2 pm to 6 pm in the funeral home. Parking attendants and elevator available. 

Please consider donations in memory of Dennis to Care Dimensions Hospice House. Care dimensions.org**************************.