Obituaries
Obituaries for Nov. 22, 2007
Isabelle Colaneri, 93
ANDOVER | Isabelle (Lemaitre) Colaneri, 93, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007 at the Caritas Holy Family Hospital, Methuen.
Longtime resident of Andover, daughter of George and Eva Lemaitre of Lawrence, and widow of Dr. Joseph E.M. Colaneri of Troy, N.Y.
She was the surviving sister of Camille Lemaitre Batal, Marcelle Lemaitre, and Alice Lemaitre, all of Methuen and Dr. George Lemaitre of Lawrence.
Mrs. Colaneri was a retired registered nurse and was trained at The Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston where she was named assistant to the director of nursing, a position she held and loved for many years.
She was the beloved mother of and is survived by Dr. Joseph L. Colaneri of Washington, Dr. Paul Colaneri, and his wife Laurie Sickles Colaneri of New Hampshire; and daughter, Marcelle I. Colaneri of Andover. She will remain in their hearts always with love, affection and respect.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be private and held at West Parish Cemetery in Andover. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence St. in Methuen.
Lola D'Angelo, 71
ANDOVER | Lola (Castle) D'Angelo, 71, of Andover, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at her residence in Andover.
She was born on July 21, 1936, in Lawrence, to Steven and Mary Lola (Reilly) Castle. Lola attended Andover schools, graduated from Nazareth Academy and graduated from Merrimack College in 1956.
She was a member of Lawrence Elks, Red Hat Association, and a former member of Lady Elks. Lola attended St. Joseph's Church in Andover.
Lola worked for the IRS in Andover as a tax examiner for 10 years and at Raytheon Corporation as a secretary from 1957 to 1972.
Mrs. D'Angelo is survived by her husband Gerald A. D'Angelo Sr. of Andover; daughter Diane M. D'Angelo of Melrose; son Gerald D'Angelo Jr. and his wife Judith of Methuen; one grandchild, David Samuel D'Angelo; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends called Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 125 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Funeral services began at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 19, 2007 at 8:45 a.m., with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. Burial followed at St. Augustine's Cemetery in Andover.
Mary Jane Desmet, 92
ANDOVER | Mary Jane (Desmulier) Desmet, 92, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at the Lawrence General Hospital.
She was born in Lawrence, daughter of the late Gaston and Martha (Caytant) Desmulier.
A lifelong resident of Andover, she was a housewife and mother of four.
Mary Jane was a member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church of North Andover and a former member of Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover.
Mrs. Desmet, the widow of Dr. George W. Desmet, she is survived by children, Jacqueline M. Desmet of West Palm Beach, Fla., George W. and his wife Leah of Merrimac, Beverly A. and husband Mark Peterson of Southington, Conn., and Bruce A. Desmet of Andover, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends called on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. Funeral services on Saturday will be private. Please send online condolences to pollardfuneralhome.com.
Mildred M. McMahon, 84
ANDOVER | Mildred M. (Thom) McMahon, 84, of Andover and formerly of South Lawrence, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She was the wife of Mr. Joseph P. McMahon, her devoted husband of 55 years. They were married on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1952 in St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence.
Born in Lawrence on Feb. 17, 1923, she was the daughter of the late George and Sophia (Millan) Thom.
Educated in Lawrence schools, she graduated from Lawrence High School, a member of the Class of 1940.
She rendered faithful service to her country during World War II, serving for two years with the United States Marine Corps.
The McMahons settled in Andover in 1960. Prior to her retirement, she was a supervisor for many years at Cherry & Webb Co., Lawrence. She was an active communicant of St. Patrick Church, and was a lifelong member of the South Lawrence Parish.
In addition to her loving husband, family members include, several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, Inc., 107 South Broadway, opposite St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Friday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 118 South Broadway. Interment will follow in our parish cemetery Holy Sepulchre, Waverly Road, North Andover. Courtesy transportation for the sceduled services will be provided on request by calling Daniel J. Healy at tel. 978-685-5732.
Mary Simko, 89
ANDOVER | Mary Simko (nee Tenik), 89.
Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of John (Carolyn) of Andover and Sandra Brookover (Carl); grandmother of Julie, Jennifer, Alicia, Christopher, Kara and Kristen; and great-grandmother of nine.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. John Byzantine Catholic Cathedral. Interment at Holy Spirit Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Yurch Funeral Home, 5618 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio, (Between Snow and Brookpark), Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parastas service Friday 7:30 p.m. (www.cleveland.com/obits).
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Charles G. Kalogeris, 89
METHUEN — Charles G. Kalogeris, beloved husband of Harriet (Kalogeropoulos) Kalogeris and a resident of Methuen, died on Saturday morning, Aug. 28, 2010. He was 89-years-old.
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Born in Akovos, Greece, on Jan. 30, 1921, he was the beloved son of the late George J. and Irene (Pappadopoulos) Kalogeropoulos. Charles moved to the United States at age 10 and owned and operated a Grocery Store in Winthrop for many years with his brothers Peter and Arthur, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. -
Vincent Suozzo, 76
Vincent Suozzo, 76, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010.
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William D. Lilly, 78
ANDOVER — William D. Lilly, 78, of Andover, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
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Born in Charleston, W.Va., in April 1932, Dr. Lilly resided in Andover since 1971 with his loving wife of nearly 54 years, JoAnne. He was the devoted and loving father of Kimberly Curry of Hillsboro, Ore. and Susan Lilly of Watertown. He is also survived by his beloved grandsons, Oak and Wyatt; elder brother, James and his wife Sue of Milton, W.Va.; brother-in-law, Richard Mullins and his wife JoAnn of Salem, Va.; and five nieces and nephews. -
Andre A. Croteau, 88
ANDOVER — Andre A. Croteau, a resident of Andover for 51 years, formerly of Gardner, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. He was 88 years old.
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Born in Gardner on Nov. 30, 1921, he was the beloved son of the late Desire and Lea (Belanger) Croteau. Andre was a graduate of Holy Rosary School, Gardner High School, and Fitchburg State College and was a World War II Army veteran, entering the service at Ft. Devens on Aug. 12, 1942 and receiving his honorable discharge from Ft. Jackson, South Carolina on Oct. 5, 1945. While in the military, Mr. Croteau attained the rank of Tech 4 and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with five Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and a Certificate of Merit. -
Elsie E. Faris Mansor, 84
METHUEN — Elsie E. (Ead) Faris Mansor, 84, of Methuen, entered into eternal life, Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted children.
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The daughter of the late Kalil and Mary (Ziady) Ead, Elsie was born in Lawrence on Aug. 10, 1926. She attended Lawrence schools and was a graduate of Lawrence High School. She attended the McIntosh School of Business. She was employed as a secretary for Supreme Cleaners and during World War II, as a secretary at Fort Devens. After her marriage, she was a homemaker, raising her family, and was co-owner of Everybody's Market in Lawrence and Moray's Bakery in Salem, N.H. She was also one of the preparers of Arabic Food at the former Bishop's Restaurant in Lawrence. She was a very devout and active member of St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church in Lawrence. She was a member and past president of St. Anthony's Sodality, member and past vice-president of the daughters of St. Anthony, and a member and past president of St. Basil's Ladies Guild. She was a very active member of the former St. Laurence O'Toole School P.T.A. She was asked to co-chair, with her late husband, George Faris, the first annual Mahrajan, 39 years ago at St. Anthony's Church in Lawrence. She received the Silver Massabki Award from the Eparchy of St. Maron in 1998. She was a longtime volunteer at Caritas Holy Family Hospital. -
Joseph H. Bernard, 81
ANDOVER — Joseph Hervey Bernard, a lifelong resident of Andover and beloved husband of 52 years of the late Janice A. (Downey) Bernard, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. He was 81-years-old.
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Josephine A. Kiezulas, 93
LAWRENCE — Josephine A. Kiezulas, 93, of Lawrence, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
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The daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Garsechka) Kiezulas, Josephine was born in Lawrence on Aug. 13, 1917. She was educated in Lawrence schools and was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Class of 1935. She was a graduate of the Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing. She received her Registered Nurse's certification from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Pauline S. Potvin, 92
LAWRENCE — Mrs. Pauline S. (Gauthier) Potvin, 92, of Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
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She was born on April 18, 1918 in Prince Edward Island, Canada to the late John and Philomene (Arsenault) Gauthier. -
Stephen F. D'Urso, 7
ANDOVER — Stephen F. D'Urso, 76, of Andover, died on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, after a short illness, with his beloved family by his side. He was the son of the late Frederick Stephen D'Urso and Emma (Borrelli) D'Urso.
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Viola J. McMahon, 98
NORTH ANDOVER — Mrs. Viola J. "Vi" (Biggar) McMahon, 98, of North Andover, formerly a longtime Wilmington resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010.
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Viola was born on March 6, 1912, in Haverhill, the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Hedwig (Hofmann) Biggar. Vi, grew up in the Ballardvale section of Andover and was a graduate of the Punchard High School in Andover. Viola continued her education at the Burdett Secretarial School in Boston. Viola was a secretary at an Insurance Company in Boston for several years before she met and married Bernard P. McMahon on October 12, 1939. Viola and Barney made their home in Wilmington, where they also raised their two sons, Peter and Brian. - Thursday, August 19, 2010
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Adeline L. Gallant
WINDHAM, N.H. — Adeline L. (Parolisi) (Bolcavitch) Gallant, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at Parkland Medical Center, after being stricken suddenly at home.
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Adeline was born in Lawrence, the daughter of Cosimo and Assunta (Pompei) Parolisi. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School and also attended Merrimack College. -
C. Joseph Sansone, 88
NORTH ANDOVER — C. Joseph Sansone of North Andover, formerly of Boxford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at the age of 88.
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Joe was born and raised in Detroit, and was a journeyman tool and die maker in the automobile industry before joining the Army Air Forces in World War II, serving as a 2nd Lieutenant as a navigator and aerial weather observer. He later graduated from the University of Detroit with a degree in mechanical engineering, and worked for many years in the aerospace industry and other technical fields. His career ranged from the introduction of fiberglass fuels tanks for jet fighters during the Korean War, to participating in the development of the original stealth aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk. -
Dorothy A. Bishop
NORTH ANDOVER — Dorothy Ann (Dot) (Hurrell) Bishop passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Bishop, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage on July 22.
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James C. Keck
ANDOVER — James C. Keck, of Andover, Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT.
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He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ramsey Keck; his son, Robert Keck of Rochester, N.Y.; his daughter, Patricia Keck of Andover; and his brother, Charles Keck of Andover, Vt. -
Leo Hennessy Jr., 77
ANDOVER — Leo Hennessy Jr., 77, of Andover, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at Sutton Hill Nursing Center in North Andover.
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Leo was born in Providence, R.I., on Jan. 23, 1933 to the late Leo and Gertrude (Clements) Hennessy Sr. -
Michael J. Iannazzi, 90
ANDOVER — Michael J. Iannazzi, 90, of Andover, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center in Lawrence.
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Olga W. Smith, 72
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Olga W. (Willcox) Smith, 72, living in Jupiter Island, Fla. , died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010.
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Stephen R. Landwehr, 61
ANDOVER — Stephen R. Landwehr, 61, of Andover, formerly of Hamilton for 30 years, died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
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Therese M. Ouellette, 82
BAREFOOT BAY, Fla. — Therese M. (Kenney) Ouellette, 82, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 at the Prescott House in North Andover surrounded by her loving family.
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Born on Nov. 30, 1927 in North Andover, Therese Marie was the daughter of Peter and Mary (McDonnell ) Kenney. -
Thomas F. Beggan
WINDHAM, N.H. — Mr. Thomas F. Beggan, a resident of Windham, N.H., formerly of Andover, and beloved husband of Peggy (Mullin) Beggan.
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Born in Boston on May 1, 1940, Tom was the beloved son of the late T.F. and Ethel Beggan. After being raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston College in 1962. Following graduation, Mr. Beggan joined the Navy and was on active duty from 1962 to 1966. He remained in the reserves until 1978 retiring as a Lieutenent Commander. He worked for the Gillette Company as a Division Manager of Production and retired in 2000 after 34 years.
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Charles G. Kalogeris, 89
