MONARCH Lt. Lester W. (B.F.D.) In West Roxbury formerly of Scituate March 15, 2008 . Set free from his struggles at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Marie B. (Harkins). Brave and beloved father and father in law of the late Michael J. and Nancy Monarch of Maine. Richard C. and Rosanne Monarch of West Roxbury, Daniel T. and Phyllis Monarch of South Carolina, Marie V. Cushman of Scituate, Julie Monarch and Shirwin Shepherd-Holder of New York and Mary Kaipainen of Sandwich. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear brother in law to the Harkins Family, Richard, Ann, Rose, Robert and Veronica. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday March 17th at 10:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 11:30am. Visiting hours on Sunday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in Hanover Cemetery, 47 Main St. Hanover, Ma. Retired Lieutenant Boston Fire Dept. Late member Boston Fire Fighters Local 718. Army Veteran WWII. Active Knights of Columbus, Scituate. In lieu of flowers donations in Les’s memory may be made to the Senior Place, Adult day Health Programs at the Deutches Altenheim 2222 Centre St. West Roxbury, Ma. 02132, to support their charitable and loving care of our elders.