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Andrew R. O'Leary
April 27, 2017

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LEICESTER; Andrew R. O'Leary, 72, of 11 Massasoit Dr., Died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
He leaves his wife of 52 years, Carol F. (Powers) O'Leary, a son, Brian A. O'Leary and his girlfriend Kim of Leicester, a daughter, Christine O'Leary and her husband Michael Holmes of Leicester, a brother, John O'Leary and his wife Alice of South Paris, ME, 5 grandchildren, who affectionately referred to him as "Muck", Camryn and Jack O'Leary, Timothy, Madison and Sebastian O'Leary, and several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by a sister, Irene Bezdegian.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of John B.F. and Evelyn (Majeau) O'Leary.
Andy was a Police Officer for twelve years serving with the Leicester Police Department, retiring in 1984. He was a graduate and in the last class of the MA State Police Academy. After retiring from the police department, Andy owned and operated O'Leary Travel for a number of years, putting together many memorable vacations. He was also a licensed real estate agent. Andy was one of the first EMT's for the Town of Leicester. He served as the town's ambulance supervisor, implementing the town's ambulance service and helping to obtain the town's first ambulance. In addition, he taught CPR, First Aid and was a licensed Private Detective for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
He was a member of the former St. Joseph's Church in Leicester. Nothing meant more to Andy than his family. Andy enjoyed spending time coaching his kids' sports when they were growing up and wouldn't miss his grandchildren's sporting events. He loved spending time in Jefferson, NH, snowmobiling, hiking or on his scooter. He devoted his life to his wife and family, always putting them first. He was a character and always made life fun, interesting and memorable. He will be forever missed.
The Funeral will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., with a Mass at 12 P.M. in St. Pius X Church, 1159 Main St., Leicester. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Leicester. Calling hours will precede the Mass from 9:30-11:30 A.M. in the Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice

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J. Henri Morin & Sons Funeral Home
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Spencer, MA 01562
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