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Brockton Midwife Finds Comfort At Work After Losing Husband To COVID

Barbara and Lester were married for 42 years. But last Spring, Lester had a fall. He went to rehab for his injuries and contracted COVID-19.

Barbara and Lester Wax
Barbara and Lester Wax (Family photo)

BROCKTON, MA —Barbara and Lester Wax knew how to build things. Together, they built a beautiful life. In the garage, Lester built beautiful cars.

His first baby was a 1931 LaSalle which he turned from a bucket of bolts to a museum piece. “Our first date was in the 31 LaSalle,” Barbara recalls fondly.

Barbara and Lester were married for 42 years. They had two sons and three grandkids. But last Spring, Lester had a fall. He went to rehab for his injuries and contracted Covid-19. After a five-week battle, Lester lost his life on May 31 at age 74.

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