Lee served in the military for 22 years and retired from the forces in 1972 and settled in Lincoln, New Brunswick after serving in many locations in Canada.

He was a member of the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces in Egypt.

After his military career, he worked as a carpenter in Lincoln.

Following that, he worked as a Driver Examiner for the Department of Transportation.

Lee was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lincoln.

On two occasions he served as Grand Knight of the 3rd Degree and a member of the 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus.

He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch #4.