METHUEN – Edward F. Lane, 93 of Methuen passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2025.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late William J. and Agnes M. (Dacey) Lane. Raised and educated in Haverhill, Edward went on to study Aircraft Mechanics at Boston University’s School of Engineering, Boston, graduating as an Aircraft Mechanic, class of 1951. He was also a member of the New York and later, Massachusetts National Guard, serving as an Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief on a number of military aircrafts. Edward was employed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and later Draper Laboratories, as an Electrical Mechanical Technician for over 30 years.
He had a strong religious faith, and was an active member of St. Theresa’s Church, serving for many years as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. Edward was well known for his kindness, willingness to help others, and to be able to build or fix just about anything. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Edward is survived by his children, Kathleen M. Ricciardi of Holden; Brian E. Lane and his wife Patricia of Houston, TX; Kevin L. Lane and his wife Nancy of Methuen, and Dr. Leo W. Lane and his wife Holly of Methuen. He also leaves behind his seven grandchildren, Daniel Ricciardi and his wife Hilary; Michael Ricciardi; Robert Lane and his wife Jennifer; Dr. William Lane; Thomas Lane, Matthew Lane, and Kaleigh Lane, and three great-grandchildren Hannah Ricciardi, Eleanor Ricciardi and Johnny Lane, and several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of over 65 years Dorothy T. (Becotte) Lane, and his son-in-law Dr. Paul A. Ricciardi.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling ours on Friday, January 10 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Saturday, January 11 at 10AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 22 Plymouth Street, Methuen. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 80 Corbett Street, Andover. Donations may be made in Edward’s memory to Our Lady of Good Council Parish, 22 Plymouth Street, Methuen, MA 01844. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Richard Payeur says
January 7, 2025 at 5:28 pmEd, you will be missed so very much. But, never forgotten. A man of faith, a man with a heart of gold, a man that always made you feel like you were special. When I got the call that you had passed, all I could think was Dot must be waiting at heaven’s gate. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Fr. Bill Waters, OSA says
January 8, 2025 at 1:40 pmTo Ed’s family, please be assured of my prayers and remembrances for Ed, but most importantly be assured of my appreciation and gratitude to God that Ed was a parishioner of Good Counsel parish when I served there as pastor. He was always so faithful with his presence, his consistent positive attitude and affirmation. He and Dot were a wonderful couple and I consider myself fortunate to be part of their lives.
Fr. Bill
Rose H tremblay says
January 8, 2025 at 3:09 pmTo have known Ed and Dot was a blessing, two special people.
I know she must have been waiting for him to finally come home.
May they rest in peace, together at last.
My deepest sympathies to the family.