Loretta M. (Lavin) Bracken of Bradford, formerly of Andover and beloved wife of the late Paul C. Bracken, died at the Hannah Duston Healthcare center in Haverhill on, Friday, March 25, 2011. She was 82 years old.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 23, 1928, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas J. and Frances (McGuirk) Lavin. Loretta enjoyed spending her time at her home on Cape Cod, with her extended family. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, granmother and aunt.
She will be sorely missed by her three children; Joan M. and her husband Charles W. Lanagan of West Roxbury, Maureen F. and her husband Thomas P. Dunn of Bradford and Paul C. Bracken of Lawrence and his girlfriend, Eve L. Gately of Winchester, three grandchildren; Jenni B. and Riley E. Dunn and Sarah C. Bracken and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also the sister of the late John and Robert Lavin and Eileen Connelly.
Her funeral was held in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 10 AM. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Monday, March 28, 2011, from 4 to 8 PM. Burial was in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. The family would like to send a special “Thank You” to the staff at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill for all the special and compassionate care that they gave to Loretta. Donations in Loretta's memory may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.