Francis J. Lane of West Roxbury and Hull, September 14, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn M. Lane.  Loving father of Dr. Brian Lane and his wife Amy of Portland, Oregon, Evelyn (Evie) Lane of Hull, Kevin Lane and his wife Karen of Hingham, Thomas Lane and his wife Melanie of Scituate. Loving grandfather of Erin, Brian Jr., Kasey, Michael, Abby, and Tara, as well as great grandson Elliott. Loving brother of the late Mary Beatty of Cambridge, the late William Lane of Cambridge, and the late John Lane of Peabody.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting hours Thursday September 19, 2024, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury. Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church in West Roxbury on Friday September 20, 2024, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis House in Boston stfrancishouse.org or Father Bill's c/o Evelyn House in Stoughton helpfbms.org

Great father, loving husband, proud grandfather, great-grandfather, and most of all, an unforgettable character, who is greatly loved and greatly missed.