Mr. Charles M. Friel, Sr., 95, of Andover, MA, formerly of North Andover, MA., died Thursday, October 18th, 2007 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover, MA.
He was born April 20, 1912 in Dover, New Hampshire, Son of the late Mr. John C. and Mrs. Katherine (Brennan) Friel. He attended the elementary Schools in North Andover, and was a graduate of Saint James High School in Haverhill, MA. Mr. Friel worked as a Foreman for Glennies Dairy in North Andover, Massachusetts for some 35 years.
He was a parishioner of Saint Michael's Church in North Andover, MA.
Mr. Friel was an avid reader and had great knowledge in Modern Irish History. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Husband of the late Mrs. Katherine E. ( Meehan) Friel who died in January of 1999.
He was the last of 10 siblings.
Sons: Mr. John C. Friel of Salem, Mass.
Mr. Charles M. Friel, Jr. and his wife Linda of Groveland, MA
Mr. Michael D. Friel of Haverhill, MA.
Father of the late: Mary Ellen Friel
He was survived by 4 grandchildren: Joshua and Jason Friel, Danielle Cain, and Gillian Chartier.
Also, 3 Great Grandchildren: Sarah, Amy and Ryan Cain. As well as several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held on Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, No. Andover, MA.
Burial will take place at a later date.
Family and Friends are invited to call on Monday, October 22nd, 2007 from 3:00 to 7:00 at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. For online condolences and other information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.