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LIONEL DEMERS Obituary

Demers, Lionel J. "Leo"

81, of Acton, formerly of Lawrence, MA, peacefully Jan. 23, 2014. Son of the late Armand L. & Lillian Demers. Husband of 59 years of Phyllis F. Demers. Father of Donna & husband Phil Taylor of Acton, Dee & partner Nancy of CO, Leo J. & wife Joyce Demers of Westford, MA, & Deniele & husband Jeff Pozz of Boxborough, MA. Grandfather of Ben & Jeff Taylor, Lauren Demers, & LeAnn & Jenna Pozz. US Marine Corps vet, Korean Era. Ret. from MIT Lincoln Lab 1995, & spent 8 years on Kwajalein of the Marshall Islands with his family. He instilled in his children the belief that they could do anything & go anywhere. Funeral Mass Wed. Jan. 29th at 11am in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 89 Arlington St., Acton, with a reception immediately following in the Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to either the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472, online at http://www.alz.org/manh/ or gifts to the charity of your choice. Memorial page www.actonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2014.

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Arline Groleau Soucy& Sibby Soucy

February 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of Leo's passing.
Our prayers are with you and your family, Phyllis. Arline (Groleau)Soucy and Francis Soucy Port Charlotte, Florida

linda julio

February 22, 2014

RIP Leo no more suffering! May your family find peace!

Jane Lukow

January 26, 2014

My prayers are with you.

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