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March 19, 2013

Michael LeClair, 56

North Andover — Michael A. LeClair, 56, of Billerica and North Andover, formerly of Concord, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 in North Andover. He was the devoted father of Kyle, Kara and Brian LeClair of Billerica and cherished son of Patricia LeClair of Concord and the late, Roger LeClair.

Born in Richland, Wash., on February 27, 1957, he attended Concord, Mass. schools and was a 1975 graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School. He later attended Fitchburg State College and was a graduate of Middlesex Community College in Bedford.

Mr. LeCair worked in the automotive industry for many years, and owned several businesses, most recently Maple Street Service in Middleton.

He was a coach in Billerica Youth Lacrosse, was an avid mountain climber, and enjoyed music and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

He was the loving brother of Kim Payson of Bolton and the late, Steven LeClair; brother-in-law of Brian Payson of Bolton and Lee LeClair of Littleton; nephew of Robert Sullivan and Gloria Carrai; loving companion of 15 years of Tami Coughlin and her children, Larry, Barrie and Danielle of North Andover; former husband of Nuala LeClair of Billerica; and is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and a wonderful group of loyal friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours Thurs. March 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center. Funeral, Friday, March 22 from the Dee Funeral Home at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Holy Family Parish, Monument Square, Concord Center at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Pancreatic Research, 10 Brookline Park West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445,(www.danafarber.org). To share a remembrance or condolence please visit www.deefuneralhome.com

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  • Edward W. Forrestall, 92

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  • Joseph D. O'Hearn, Jr., 83

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  • M. Michael Ananian, 84

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  • Merton E. Roberts Jr., 88

    Georgetown, MA — Merton E. Roberts Jr., 88, of West Newbury and formerly of Georgetown, passed away May 23, 2013, at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill. He was born August 14, 1924, son of of the late Sadie (Collins) Roberts and Merton E. Roberts Sr., and went through the Georgetown School system, graduating from the Perley High School. He was drafted at the age of 18 and proudly served his country during World War II with the 7th Army in France, and later transferring to the Third Army, serving under General Patton. He earned two battle stars, the European Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the good conduct ribbon and received the rank of Corporal as a gunner on the 90mm. His outfit was called in to help with the Battle of the Bulge.

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  • Michael Wayne Walworth, 28

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  • 1st Lt. Paul M. DeMeo, 23

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  • Andrew R. Fournier, 30

    Methuen — Andrew R. Fournier, 30, of Methuen passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Holy Family Hospital. Andrew was born in Methuen, and was the loving son of Robert J. Fournier and Andrea A DiGloria.

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  • Barbara E. King, 87

    North Andover — Barbara E. (Fisher) King of North Andover passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, aged 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Irving King. She is survived by her loving daughters, Judith A. Lauder of Carson City, Nev.; Heidi M. Burns of Bradford; Pamela J. Bray of Templeton; 4 granddaughters, Katie, Amy, Stephanie and Victoria Lauder of Carson City, Nev.; and her brother, Raymond I. Fisher, Jr. of Clinton, Maine.

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  • Eldon S. "Barney" Morine, 89

    Derry, NH — Eldon S. “Barney” Morine, 89, of Derry, N.H., died Thursday, May 23, at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, N.H. Barney was born and educated in Maine. He served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and he received a purple heart. Barney was a self employed contractor and a member of the DAV. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He was an avid Red Sox Fan and he loved dogs. He is survived by his wife, Winifred (Angwin) Morine of Derry, N.H.; his sons, Lawrence Van Auken of Windham, N.H., Wallace Van Auken and wife, Pam, of Effingham, N.H., Mark Van Auken and wife, Ronda, of Sandown, N.H.; his daughters, Wendy and husband, Guy Caswell, of Schenectady, N.Y., Karen Turner of Cobleskill, N.Y., Christine and husband, Peter Bastide, of Sandown, N.H., Tina Spires of Haverhill, Mass., Monica and husband, John Rossetti, of Windham, N.H.; his brother, Robert Morine of Florida; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 2 nephews, Robert Morine, Jr. and Mike Morine.

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  • Sharon M. (Flowers) Sweet, 64

    Salem, NH — Sharon M. (Flowers) Sweet, age 64, of Salem, N.H., died Thursday at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, N.H. She was born in New Carlisle, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Wilson and Hazel Flowers. She grew up and was educated in Quebec and Montreal, Canada. She was a resident of Salem for the past 43 years. Sharon was a controller for Pinnacle Solutions in Ward Hill, Mass. She was an avid golfer. She was a member of the Scottish Highland and Crystal Springs Golf Club, and the NH Women’s Golf Association. She is survived by her husband, James Sweet of Salem, N.H.; son, James A. and his wife Phyllis Sweet of Salem, N.H.; brothers, Lloyd and his wife Judy Flowers of Canada, Gary and his wife Sharon Flowers of Canada; granddaughter, Samantha Marie Sweet; and several nieces and nephews.

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  • Walter H. Janes, 88

    Georgetown — Walter H. Janes, 88, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport surrounded by caring family members. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., on October 17, 1924 to the late John E. and Clara (Howell) Janes. Raised and educated in Chelsea, he was a graduate of Chelsea High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served proudly during WWII. Following an honorable discharge, he enrolled in Wentworth Institute of Technology and graduated with the Class of 1947.

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  • Deborah C. Adams, 53

    Haverhill — Deborah C. (Wilner) Adams, 53, of Haverhill, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2013, at her home.

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  • Emanuel "Manny" Gianni, 71

    Haverhill, MA — Emanuel "Manny" Gianni, 71, of Haverhill, Mass., died on Monday, May 20, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.

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  • Jonathan George Leonard, 39

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  • Mary Kay Donovan, 89

    Methuen — Mary Kay (Nochnuk) Donovan, 89 years of age, formerly of Lawrence, passed away May 22, 2013, at the Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in Methuen.

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  • Rose B. Mosto, 92

    Methuen — Rose (Brancati) Mosto, 92, of Methuen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Lawrence General Hospital. Rose was born in Lawrence and was the daughter of the late Domenic and Beatrice (Grasso) Brancati, and the widow of John J. Mosto.

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  • Wednesday, May 22, 2013
  • Charles F. Davidson, 78

    Exeter, NH — Charles F. Davidson, 78, a resident of Exeter, N.H., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2013, after a lengthy illness.

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  • Helen D. (DeFusco) Rickley, 90

    Reading, formerly of Lawrence — Helen D. (DeFusco) Rickley of Reading, formerly of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Helen was predeceased by her parents, Pasqualina (Miele) and Alexander, and her sister, Evelyn. Helen had a beauty of character and personality that was noticed by everyone she met. She devoted her life to raising and loving her family. She also devoted a good part of her life to her parish church and the elementary school children of Reading at Pearl Street and Killam Schools. She served as a volunteer teacher’s aide at the two schools for almost 30 years. She served at St. Athanasius in the old Arts and Crafts group and sang in the church choir for almost 35 years.

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  • J. Leo Ouellette, 88

    Bradford — J. Leo Ouellette, 88, formerly of Bradford, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, with his loving family by his side.

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  • Kenneth F. Chenard, 70

    North Andover — Kenneth F. Chenard, 70, of North Andover died May 20, 2013, at the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston. He was born June 7, 1942, to the late Alcide and Nellie (Burton) Chenard.

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  • Laura Tagliaferri, 68

    Isernia, Italy — Laura (Coletta) Tagliaferri, 68 years old, died peacefully on May 21, 2013, in Isernia, Italy. Laura was born on July 21, 1944, in Methuen, Mass., and graduated from Lawrence High School. She moved to Italy with her husband in 1973.

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  • Priscilla Tenney

    Georgetown — Priscilla (Louise) Bradford Tenney passed peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, May 19, 2013, at the age of 79. She was the daughter of Walter S. and Evelyn (MacRae) Bradford. Born in Malden on February 2, 1934, she was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1952, and Whittier Vocational Technical Nursing School in 1976.

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  • Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  • Chace Richard Ruvido, 3

    Andover — Chace Richard Ruvido, age 3, of Andover passed away suddenly on May 17, 2013. He was born, July 23, 2009, to loving parents Deidra (DeAngelis) and Daniel Francis Ruvido, Jr.

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  • Edward Brooks Stevens, 91

    North Andover, MA — Stevens, Edward Brooks, 91, of North Andover and formerly of Tewksbury and Andover, passed away on May 11, 2013. Mr. Stevens was born in Lowell in 1922, the eldest son of the late Ames Stevens and the late Phyllis Brooks Stevens. He was married to the former Ann C. Johnson of Norwich Conn.

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  • Grace Devejian

    Haverhill — Grace Devejian, 81, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Wingate at Andover.

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  • Grace S. Hebert, 87

    Lawrence — Grace S. (Sabin) Hebert, 87, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. She was born in Pittsfield, Mass., and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Miriam (Flansburgh) Sabin.

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  • Henry S. Salach II, 62

    Methuen, MA — Henry S. Salach II, 62, of Methuen, Mass., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from a six-month battle of cancer at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.

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  • Jason M. Vasquez, 31

    New Boston, NH — Jason M. Vasquez, 31, of New Boston, N.H., died unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2013. Jason was born in Lawrence, Mass., and a graduate of Methuen High School class of 1999. He was an avid Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins fan. He was a talented athlete, having played in Methuen Little League and Methuen Recreational Basketball. Jason enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his friends and cousins. He found great joy in spending time with his family at cookouts and family gatherings. Jason was most proud of his role as an uncle and adored his nephew, Cameron, and nieces, Emma and Ella.

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  • Josephine M. Cyr

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