LAVINS, Bernard Joseph Jr. ("Joe" or "BJ" to family, friends and co-workers), of Lexington, October 5, 2016. Husband of Elizabeth McSweeney Lavins. Father of Nora Catherine Lavins. Son of Catherine Gannon Lavins of Vero Beach, Florida. Brother of Elizabeth (Terry) Fitzgerald of Laguna Beach, California; Catherine Lavins of Denver, Colorado; Clancy (Molly) Lavins of Hudson, Ohio; Mary (Kevin) O'Bryan of West Simsbury, Connecticut; and Thomas (Jennifer) Lavins of Hinsdale, Illinois. Joe is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews. Proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame (1978) and Georgetown University Medical School (1982). He loved all sports, but will forever be remembered for his love of family and kindness to others. Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, Wednesday October 12 at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Brigid Church, Lexington at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter or The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike). Interment private.