Mr. Vincent A. Doyle, Jr., 67, of Salem, New Hampshire, formerly of Lawrence, Massachusetts., passed away on Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at his home.
He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts to the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Elsie (Regis) Doyle, and to his stepmother; Mary (Holihan) Doyle. Mr. Doyle was educated in the Assumption Elementary School and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, MA. He later attended Merrimack College in North Andover, MA.
Mr. Doyle worked for Raytheon, until his retirement in 2000, as Supervisor to Quality Control for some 40 years. He was a member of the Arlington Athletic/Social Club, the Rocky Club, and he was an active member of Saint Augustine's Church all in Lawrence, MA. He was a member of the Caritas Holy Family Men's Guild in Methuen, Massachusetts and a member of the Lawrence Citizens Police Academy in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Mr. Doyle was a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Saint Augustine's Chapel in Lawrence, MA., and Saint Theresa's Church in Methuen, MA. In his younger years he drove for the blind and as of recent, he would help alot of other people, who needed to be driven around for their errands and doctor's appointments, he was always helping others in their time of need.
He enjoyed camping, traveling, play cards with his buddies and every bit of life in general. His family members will never forget while growing up their Dad took them cross country and would take them on yearly trips all their lives. Mr. Doyle faithfully attended sporting and school events with his Granddaughters; Micaylah and Cora, and would never miss an important time in their lives.
He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Family members include:
His wife of 43 years: Mrs. Rita A. (Brown) Doyle
Children: Vincent A. Doyle, III of Pelham, NH
Mary L. Doyle of Lawrence, MA
Elizabeth A. Driscoll and her husband David of Salem, NH
His Sister: Joan Doyle, O.P. of Caldwell, NJ
His 2 granddaughters: Micaylah and Cora Clement both of Lawrence, MA.
He was predeceased by his sister: Anna Lemire
As well as several nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Saint Augustine's Chapel, 128 Ames Street, Lawrence, MA.
Burial will follow on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, MA. For those who will be attending, please meet at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA at 10:30 a.m.
Family and Friends may call on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. and on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Saint Augustine's Chapel, 128 Ames Street, Lawrence, MA. For condolences online please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com
Memorial Contributions may be made to a Charity of One's Choice in Vincent A. Doyle, Jr.'s Name.