Lawrence Richard Meehan, a true Irishman, sports fan and devoted father, died peacefully, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief, but courageously fought, battle with cancer. He was 75.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late, Stephen J. Meehan and Mary F. (Nutter). He was a graduate of both St. James Grammar School and St. James High School. Upon graduation Mr. Meehan enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served proudly until being honorably discharged in 1962.He worked for Analogic Corporation in Peabody for over 30 years until his retirement several years ago.The widower of the late Pauline E. (Gauthier), he leaves a daughter and son-in-law, Tricia M. Meehan and Anthony J. Manieri of Providence, R.I. a brother, G. Richard Meehan and his wife Pauline of Charlottesville, Va. two sisters, Mary Meehan of Bradford, and Kathleen Camic of Manchester, N.H. a sister-in-law, Jean Meehan of Groveland a brother-in-law, George Manghis of Melbourne, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Patricia Tashjian, Lillian Manghis, Stephen, James and Thomas.ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service for Mr. Meehan will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. (Route 125) Haverhill, friends and family respectfully invited. A period of visitation will precede the service from 1 until 3 p.m. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his name to the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. www.comeaufuneral.com.
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