Lawrence A. Aja, Jr., 85, of 212 Rawson St., died Friday, April 13 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of Wynona B. (Poirier) Aja who died in 2004.

He leaves two sons, Michael L. Aja of Spencer and Patrick G. Aja and his wife Jodi Donahue-Aja of Leicester, a sister, Virginia Brousseau of Essex, Vt., five grandchildren, Bryan Aja of Worcester, Adam Aja of Ashville, N.C., Nicolas Aja of Sturbridge, Jennifer Sanders and Jessica Aja of Tampa, Fl., two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Jayden Sanders of Tampa, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Aja was director of food services, first at Leicester Junior College which later became Becker College form 1954 to 1988, before retiring. He also was director of food services for Y.M.C.A. Camp Morgan and Camp Blanchard from 1958-68.

Lawrence served his country in the Army during WWII, serving in the Pacific where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a true friend to Leicester Junior College and the town of Leicester.

He was born in Barre, Vt., the son of Lawrence A. and Myrtle (Violette) Aja, Sr.

Graveside services, with Military Honors will be held on Monday, April 16 at 1p.m. in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester is directing arrangements.