The Lowell Sun from Lowell, Massachusetts • Page 36

IllEUNDAVSlJN, LOWELL, Joseph J. Thornton retired chauffeur Joseph J. Thornton of 01 DElmont Ave, Lowell and formerly of Tewksbury expired Dec. 13 at Bon Secours Hospital, Metrwen. He was born in Somervllle the son of the late Joseph J.

and the laic Mary Ellen (Lacey) Thorjiton but has lived in Tewksbury for the past 21 years until several months ago when he moved to Lowell. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy and held membership in V.F.W. Post 3164 of Tewksbury and D.A.V in Rockknd. Until illness forced his retirement, he was employed as a chauffeur at Hanscomb Air Base, Bedford and at Bentlcy College in Waif nam.

Surviving him is his wife, Barbara (O'NeilJ Thorjiton; three daughters. Mrs. Jeffrey (Joanne) Sheerin of Tewksbury; Mrs. Richard (Janet) Shields, of Lawrence and Miss Kathleen Thornton of Lowell; one sister, Mary Thornton of East Boston; four brothers, John Thornton of Charlestown, Thomas Thornton, of Chelsea, Leo Thornton and William Thornton both of Tewksbury, alSD two granddaughters. BACKMAN Laort formerly of Wilmington diBd in St.

Pater, iburq Florida Doc. II of injures of an Occident on Nov. 7. A Msmorial Service will ba held a) Wilmington United Methodist church, today at p.m. BRUCE Miss Janet Bruce, Dec.

1 1, of her home, 4 Moonbeam Chelmsford. Funeral mvieei at the Blair; Memorial Funerol Heme, 24 Worlhcr, CHELMSFORD, Monday at 1 1 a Friends invited. Cremation in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambrifg. Colling houri nl the funeral home 3 to 5 p.m.

today, Firr.eral Ofrcctars Burllnshaw and Johnston Ir.c BRUNELLE Died uca peeled'ly Dumber 13th, Lucir Bruntllo aaedSl.of I Post Office Square. Friend's may call at the Ceo J. Ouelfoltn Jt 5an Funeral Home, 127 Hildreth Sfrset, 7 lo 9 1hli evenir.q nnd from 2 to 4 and 7tot p.m., Monday. Funerol Tuesday morn ing with funeral Mais to bn celebrated at 10 o'dod at 5te. Jeanne d'Arc Church.

Burial in 5t. JcsBph's Ccmelery. Funeral Director Leo J. Ounllp'tfe Son. CLEVETTE Of North' Bi.

Inriea. Dec. 12, Ernest Clevefte of IS', Peqiiof Street. Relatives and friends may call at tfin Sveency Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord rood, Bil larjco, 1 to 4 and to Funeral Monday, Dec. 15, from the funeral home ol 8 a.m.

Funeral (Slit. Theresa Church of iol Hil ComBtery. Funeral director W. J. Lnu rend ecu.

CRABTREE William of North Andover died there yesterdoy of injuries, in on automobile accident the sarru day. Funeral service Tuesday of I a.m. from ths funeral home of Jame; H. Dnwhfrsf, 17 Third Norlh Andover, Burial in Edson Cemetery, Lowell. Calling hours Sjnday and Mondav 2 to 4 and 7 lo 9 p.m.

CONDON In Lowell Dnc II. at the Lowell General Hosailnf, Rev, Msgr. Garrett J. Condon, ST.l., retired paitor of St. Cctherino's Church.

Gronitevlle. Callino hours 3:30 to 9 p.m., laday ot Si. Catherine Church. Grcnihwil. I p.

where ha will lie in sfota. funerol Monday morning ot 10 d'cIocI when a eoncalebrated moss will bn celebrated. in St. Patrick Cemetery under the direction of Funeral Directors James F. Donnell Soni.

FRAWLEY In Te lshury Dec. 13. JometD. Frawfeyaf 19 Poiga Lowell, age 57 years, Relallvos and friends are invilnd to otterd Iho Fu.iercl from the Nadwomy funerol hamo. 798 Wnilern Lynn on Tuesday ot 9 a.m.

Funoral Moss in St Joseph's clurch at iO o.m. Inter meat in Si. Patrick's cemetery, Lowell at 11:30 am. Visifln'g hours Monday 2 to 4 and 7 (a 9 HAESEBROUCK Died in Tewtsbury. Dec.

II. IDeBrauwer Haesobrouclr, ife of Emils J. Hoeseb'ouck of 91 Beech St. Funeral Monday ot o'clock from the tcKenna FunBrol Home, 757 Srirfge St. Funeral Moss at 9 o'clock o) St Michael's Church.

Fr rends may call ot the funwol hamn from 2 0 4 and 7 to 9 n.m. odav Eurlol in St. Patrick's Cer.iof Fun.rn'l r. ol McKenno Sons. KINGSBURY D.ed In Bi.

(er.co, Dec, I Louella (Humphroyil Kinijshurv 62.1 formerly ol 743 Rrldoo Si! Lowtll. Funerol services ot lhr 1 Louella Kingsbury Irouella (Humphreys) Kingsbury, 62, a lifelong resident of this clly the greater part of her life, formerly residing at 743 Bridge (lied Saturday morning at a loral hospital. She was the widow of Jason H. Kingsbury. She was horn in Lowell June 16, 1893.

She was a member of the Christ Church United in Lowell, the Puritan Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, No. 54. Mrs. Kingsbury is survived by several cousins. Wiiliam Crabiree native England NORTH ANDOVER William Crabtree of 78 Turnpike aged 33, died yesterday morning after being strurt hy an automobile on Route 114.

Born in England Dec. 10, 1B92, he was a retired warp dresser of the American Woolen Company. He is survived by his wife Florence (Morrill) Crabtree, formerly of Lowell, two sous, Thomas of North Andover and Walter of Window, Mc; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Notices Saunders Funeral Home, 90 Westfard St. Tuesday afternoon 1:10 o'clock.

Friends invited. BuricJ in Edjon Cemetery. Friends may coll from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday. Funerol Director Valte, R.

Hodlund. LAURIN Died in Lowell, Dec. 13, Blanche (Strowhuro) Laurin. 0f 7 Bishop St. Funeral service at the Saunders Fvnorol Home, 90 WesHord St.

Tuesday morning at II o'clock Friends invited. Burial in Erfson Cumefery. Friends may coll from 7 unlil o'clock this evening, 3 until 5 and 7 unlil p.m. Man day. Funeral Director Walter R.

HodUd. LEE Of Billerico, Dec 12 Chariot I I IS Cliflon street. Relatives end friends moy call ot ths Sweeney Memorial Funerol Home. 66 Concord road, BHIerica on Monday evening, 7 to 9. Funeral ler the St Conaronnllnnnl 1, dover rood Tuesday, Dec.

I 6, at 10 o.m. Burial in Fo Hill cemetery. Funerol Director W. J. laurendoou.

Memorial con tributes moy be made to the Dole Community Church of Christ, co Mrs, Wiiliom Keen, P.O. Box 473, Nuttings Lake, Moss. 01865. a eK AYE Benton, age 96 of Parker Road, Shirley, Mass. Died December 'II, 1975 at his home.

There will be a gathering lo pay tribulo to Mr. MacKnyc at 2 p.m. on Mondoy in the Meeting Houso in Shirley Center. Calling ha'jrj in the Bc. Funeral Home, B5 Blcsom Street; Filchburg this afternoon 3 fa p.m.

LAUGH LI Forrr.erfy of Billerica, in Miromar, Florido Dec. I John J. of 6137 S.W 19th beloved huioandorthe late Louise (Gilbert) McLauahifn on brother of Marv Donovan of Chelmsford. Jane A. Keenan of Maiden and Albert B.

McLoughlm of Quincy ond Ihe latB Lihion Donohoe, Geroldjne Powen. Helen O'Connell, Marguorile Smith, William Donlei H. and George R. McLaughlin. Funeral Monday ot 9:15 a.m.

from the G.F. McKon na it Son Funerol Home, 370 Medford SOMERVI1.LE. Funeral Moss in Ihecharchol St Ann at 10 o.m. flelatives and fnend. or.

invited. hour, todoy only 74 and 7 9 p.m Veteran o't W.W. 0B When the time comes in your family There is one man jou should sec and rely upiin, the man in jour cammuni iv allaisr lo srli ihe most name in 'res' LUZ BROTHERS Si DEC, 14, 1975 Lucien Brunelle Pharmacia Lucicn li. Brunelle, 81, widower of Grace A. (Kuowiesl LiruneJIe, of 115 Post Office Square, died unexpectedly yesterday morning, Born in this city, he was a son of the late Pierre Koe and Eugenie (Lemieux) Brunelle, He was a communicant of Ste.

Jeanne d'Arc Church and a member of the Holy Name Society of that parish. He was a Navy veteran of World War 1, A pharmacist by vocation, he had owned and operated the Lucrin Brunelle Pharmacy (in Tcxlile Avenue from 1921 lo his retirement in 1972. He was an honorary member of the Club Lafayette and the Pawlucketville" Social Club; he was a member of the American Legion, Post 87 of Lowell, the Lowell 40 and 8 Post, the CM. A. the National Association of Retail Druggists, the American Assouiation fietired Persons as well as its local chapter, the Golden Age Club of Lowell, the Massachusetts Association of Older Americans the Massachusetts Republican Party and the Patton Memorial Society of Lowell.

Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Forrest E. (Grace) Huntley Sr. of Lowell; a sister, Mrs. Marietta Peters of Lowell; three grandchildren, Mrs.

William (Ellin) Boorfe and Forrest E. Huntley Jr. both of Ohio and Miss Sara Hunlley of Lowell; also two great erandchjldren. member of A.L. Post 92, Hollywood, FIc.

the Notional Assoc. of Federal Retirees and retired employee of tha V.A., Boston, O'DAY Of Bfllerico, Dec. II, William of I Sprino St. Relatives ond friends moy coll at the Sweeney Memorial runeroi nomn, 00 Oncord 3 'ericn torinu 7 I A nA 7 9 p.m, Funerol Monday from the funerol home at a.m. Funeral Mois at St.

Thereio't Church at f0 a.m. Burial in fox Hill Cemetery, Memorial contribir tionsmaybe mode tathnMorist Missionary Sisters. 62 Newton WaHFicm. Funeral Director Lau rendeau. THORNTON Of Lowell, formerly of Tewtsbury Dec.

13, Joseph of 101 Delmont Ave. His funerol is Wednesday at 9 cm from Tewlsbury Funeral Home. I Oewey5t. cor. of Main where relatives and friends may coll Monday 7 to and Tuesday 2to4and7to9p.m.Hlsfunsrol Mass is fj a.m.

in St. Williams Church. Bu. lal in Tewtsbury Cemetery, upper 50s. Probability of precipitation 30 per.

cent Sunday and 20 per cent Sunday night. 3 Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts Mostly cloudy Sunday, chance o'f showers. Highs in the 40s. Cloudy and mild Sunday night and Mcnday. Lows in the 30s to low 4tl5 and highs Monday in the 50s.

Vermont Mixed precipj miu.v iiouoy sunaav nieht. LOWS in 30i. Mnnrt.nu" r.n.,H with rain likely. Highs in 40s, Walne iioin in the south Sunday, occasional snow and freezing northern half. Highs in the 30s and low 40s south to 20s north.

Occasional rain likely Sunday night. Cloudy chance of rain Monday. Low's Sunday night in the 20s north to 30s soulh. Highs Mondav in 40s south to 30s north. New Hampshire Sundav rain likely, highs in the 30s and 40s.

Mostly cloudy, chance of rain Sunday nipht Worcester fire ruled arson WORCESTER Mass. (UPI) A four alarm lire which injured seven firefighters and sent 40 residents into ttlf sfrools case of arson, fire official said Saturriau' District Chief Georfie B' the Friday m6 blae. at E45 MainS closets on the first and fifth floors in the five story, brick apartment building. He said there were nn immediate suspects, hut the investigation was continuing UCCsr From Vfdv 4Rv TODAY" Cloudy, warmer, showers UgsloI, Sunri.v rtav m1J day, cloudv ariri mild hiokr cloudy and wanner chance ui icw iigru snowers Jiijslis upper 10s, Southerly winds 0 to 20 m.p.h. Sunday night, cloudy lows around AO.

Mon Blanche Laorin promrnentciurfiivomon Mrs. Blanche V. (Strow hurg Laurln, 71, a prominent churchwoman in the Greater dituruaon temperatures ris a UfcW "'l0 '0W Und "lid ias' wi citv. resiriinrr at 17 rJ, titreet, the widow of Harold E. Laurin.

Sh'e was born in Tewksbury, a daughter of the late Edwin and Hilda L. (Anderson) Sirowburg. She is a member of the Fellowship United Methodist Church, serving as church secretary, a member of the United Methodist Women of the church, a member of the Church Women. United of Greater Lowell, a member of Ihe Goodwill Women's Auxiliary, active.in the affairs of the Lowell Chapter, American Red Cross, formerly as a hoard member, for many years a volunteer with Red Cross in veterans activities at. the various Veterans Administrations Hospilals, also assisting at many Bloodmabiles.

Mrs. Laurin is survived by a daughter Mrs, Henry (Beverly M. Sykes, of Lowell, a son LJoyd S. Laurin, of Chelmstord, a brother Harry Strowburg, of urns, vamurma, six granddaughters, Mrs. Wayne (Heather Busa, of Con Lovou LiykeQf lEh'lvTl L' Svkes nf Inu oll grandsons, Darrren of Lowell, Jay L.

Laurm and Jeff L. Laurin, both of Chelmsford; also several nieces and nephews. THE FLORIST, la BRIDGE ST. rwNTowrj. LOWELL Bring the Kids to see CHRISTMAS WINDOW DISPLAY NORTH OF BOSTON SPFfriM) TWJC PERMANENT CENTERPIECE ARRANGEMENTS WITH CANDLE Pl 3C RES.

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Visibility over 5 miles, except locally mile or less in the precipitation. Seas 2 to 3 feet Sunday. Easlport to Merrimack River Southerly winds 20 to knots Sundny, southwesterly Sunday night. Sunday, and a chance of rnin Sunday night, Visibility mare lhan 5 miles occasionally lowering to 1 to 3 miles in the precipitation and fog. Seas 2 feel or less, i to 8 feet Sunday.

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island Increasing cloudiness Tuesday. Chance of rain or showers Wednesday and Thursday. Highs in the 3f)s Tuesday, rising fo the 40s Wednesday and Thursday. Lows in (he teens and 20s early Tuesday, warming to the 20s and 30s Wednesday and Thursday. Vermont Fair Tuesday, Rain or showers Wednesday and Thursday.

Highs in the Jus Tuesday nnd in the 30s to mid40s Wednesday and Thursday. Lows from 5 lo 15 Tuesday nnd from 25 to 35 thereafter. Maine, New Hampshire Fair Tuesday. Becoming warmer with a chance nf rain toward Thursday. Highs in Ihe 20s and 30s Tuesday with' readings In the 30s and 10s by the end of the period.

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