Phelan, Richard L. “Sonny” 84, a resident of Dracut, MA. died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Lawrence General Hospital. He was born in Cambridge, MA. to Richard and Clara E. (Champoux) Phelan on January 27, 1929 and educated in local schools. He worked as a bus driver for many years until his retirement. Mr. Phelan loved to visit with his family and spend time with them as well. He loved animals. He was also an avid jokester & story teller. He leaves his sister Marie T. Rayner of Naples, Maine, as well as several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Sonny will be greatly missed by all and be lovingly remembered by his family. A funeral service will take place on Friday evening April 5, 2013 at 7:00PM at the funeral home. Family and friends may call on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 35 Merrimack Street, NORTH ANDOVER, MA, 01845 www.breenfuneralhome.com.