Lee, or “Bud” as he was known by his family, was raised in Lincoln, MA and spent his adult life in Westwood, Delray Beach, Florida and Scituate.
On December 31, 1949, he married Florence Walker of Norwood. He and Florence, born on the same day, were a remarkable couple. They loved travelling together, and for many years they ran Wildes Real Estate in Westwood, where they worked together buying, selling and renovating houses.
Lee was predeceased by his beloved wife and by their son, Lee Wildes III. He is survived by his daughter, Helen WIldes.