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September 2, 2010

The Eagle Tribune Thu Sep 02, 2010, 02:00 AM EDT

SALEM, N.H. — Howard W. "Sonny" Olds, 72, of Salem, N.H., died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at his home.

Howard was born and raised in the Lowell and Lawrence area, the son of the late Howard W. Olds Sr. and Ruth Slater Briere.

Howard was a 52 year member of Local 429 of Lowell, retiring 20 years ago. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, going to the beach and spending time with his family and friends.

He was predeceased by his son, David W. Olds and his brother, Edward Briere.

Survived by sons, Michael Olds and his wife Michele of Salem, N.H., Howard W. "Bill" Olds Jr. of Danville, N.H.; daughters, Debra Cheever of Salem, N.H., Tracy Sullivan of Derry, N.H.; brothers, Joseph Briere of Londonderry, N.H., Ricky Briere and wife Cheryl of Lowell; sister, Renee Cerretti and husband Peter of Lowell; sister-in-law, Linda Briere of Dracut; eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Kimberly, Stephanie, David, Jeffrey, Heather, Scotty and Mikey "his best buddy"; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Ronnie and Brianna; former wife of 27 years, Arline Olds of Salem, N.H.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends He will be sadly missed.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, N.H. The funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

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