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Armand Mercier Obituary
Former City Councilor and Mayor
LOWELL -- Armand P. Mercier, age 78, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend to many, former Lowell City Councilor and Mayor, died on Friday January 13, 2012, at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Lowell on Nov. 8, 1933, a son of the late Peter & Lillian (Rodrigue) Mercier. He attended St. Joseph High School and has been a lifelong dedicated resident of Lowell. He was a long-time communicant of the former Ste. Jeanne d'Arc Church in the Pawtucketville section of the city in which he resided for many years. He also operated a real estate office which bears his surname.
Armand's commitment to public service began in 1966 as the labor appointee to the Lowell Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. He dedicated his energies serving as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Commissioner and Executive Director of the Lowell Housing Authority, as well as Development Director and Executive Director of the Lowell Historical Preservation Commission. He also served on the Lowell Plan of Directors; Community Teamwork Incorporated (CTI); Center Cities Committee as well as Vice President of the Mass Chapter of the National Association of Housing Redevelopment (NAHRO). Armand continued to dedicate his time and energy to the citizens of Lowell having served four elected terms on the Lowell City Council, where he was affectionately known as "The Voice of Reason" from 1998-2009; during which he served one term as Vice-Mayor, and one term as Mayor between 2002 and 2006.
For anyone that knows Armand, he will always be remembered for his love and passion for the City of Lowell and its residents and employees, especially the elderly and disabled. He has served the public with dedication and integrity for over 50 years of his life, an unselfish man who has given back to Lowell more than he has taken, so much that the Lowell Housing Authority dedicated their community building on Salem Street as the Armand P. Mercier Multi Service Center. Armand is also a long time member of the Jeanne d'Arc Credit Union Board of Directors.
Armand enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at various venues and functions and especially Hampton Beach.
Armand is survived by his former wife "the love of his life" Annette Laurent of Lowell; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul A. & Susan Mercier of Hampton, NH, Dennis R. & Brenda Mercier of Lowell, and Armand R. & Theresa Mercier of Dracut; two daughters, Denise G. (Mercier) Leclair and Pauline Y. Mercier both of Lowell; nine grandchildren, P.J. Mercier and his wife Jill, Sheila A. Mercier, Ronald P. Mercier II and his wife Michelle, all of Dracut, Russell A. Mercier of Lowell, James D. Leclair of SanDiego, CA, Richard J. Leclair and his wife Cheryl, Nichole J. Mercier all of Lowell, Joseph A. and Thomas P. Mercier both of Dracut; seven great-grandsons, Parker, Peter, Griffin, Chase, Easton and Nolan Mercier, all of Dracut, and Jackson Leclair of Lowell; a sister and brother-in-law, Gloria & Paul Gauthier, and a brother, Henry Mercier, all of Lowell; many nieces nephews & cousins.
He will be greatly missed by his large family, his many friends, and long time close and dear friends John Cox, Tom "Tippa" Golden, Fred Faust, Cliff & Jeannine Boston, Jim & Debbie Gagne, Dick & Bea Reault, Ray & Trudy Michel, Mary McLaughlin and the "SAC Club Buddies" George Bellerose, Edward Early and Ted Magan.
He was the father of the late Ronald P. Mercier who died in 1985; grandfather of the late Joseph D. Leclair who died in 1977; and brother of the late Arthur Mercier who died in 1988.
MERCIER -- Relatives and friends may call at the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 3 until 7pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at The Parish of St. Rita, 158 Mammoth Rd., Lowell. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. For those who wish, donations may be made in Armand's memory to CTI Community Team Work, Inc., 155 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852. To share your thoughts and memories of Armand, please visit www.laurinfuneralhome.com 978-452-0121
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Memories and Condolences
for Armand Mercier
George Gath
January 9, 2025
When Armand was around we knew all that was happening in Lowell. Miss him. He is in my prayers.
Marie Lausier
January 18, 2012
To the Mercier family, sorry to hear about your loss. Marie (Lausier) Paquette
D.J. Deeb
January 17, 2012
Armand was a true friend to all who knew him. He dedicated his life to public service and he will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies go out to Paul, Sue, P.J., Ronnie, Sheila, and all of his family.
D.J. Deeb - Methuen, MA
george gath
January 17, 2012
dear mercier family I'm so sorry that i cannot be there to share in your sorrow I will miss armand dealy . please know that he will be in our prayers
January 17, 2012
Paul,Sue and Family
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Mike & Jeannie Matheson, Hollywood, FL
Barbara Sayer
January 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Your father did a lot for the city of Lowell. He will be missed.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Barbara Sayer
Kathy Jacques
January 17, 2012
My deepest sorrow to The Mercier Family. May he R.I.P. Kathy (Underwood) Jacques
January 17, 2012
My deepest sympathy to your family Armand you were awesome to talk to and helpful for the people of Lowell you will be greatly missed
Theana Lambert Gauthier
January 17, 2012
“Our deepest sympathies” Sheila and Kortnie
JANICE HAZARD
January 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack & Rose McGarry
January 16, 2012
To Armand's family:
What a tremendous legacy Armand leaves--hard work, caring for others,devotion to his family and friends. His memory will long live in the hearts of all but especially for you--Armand will always live on in your memories.
Bob & Janet Lausier
January 16, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Mercier family, may he rest in peace
Helen (Lausier) Mayall
January 16, 2012
RIP cousin and rejoice in being reunited with so many of our loved ones... My sympathy to the family..
Diane Bujnowski
January 16, 2012
You were not only a good man but you were very comical. I remember how we used to laugh all the time with your corny jokes but your family and friends were always taken seriously!
You will be missed and forever in our hearts Armand!
AP Mercier as Mayor at the Tops In Blue Event 2005
Diane Bujnowski
January 16, 2012
Melissa Lemieux
January 16, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Tony Bellerose
January 16, 2012
Your father was a great man and will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 16, 2012
To the Mercier Family:
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray and Marge Surprenant
Fort Pierce, FL
Gail Siegel
January 16, 2012
Sheila and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Mercier
January 16, 2012
RIP Uncle Armand. My deepest sympathy to his family.
SONNY PARENT
January 16, 2012
TO MERCIER FAMILY,
I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF ARMAND AND OUR FRIENDS GROWING-UP TOGETHER IN OUR NEIGHBORH00D AND ATTENDING ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL TOGETHER. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
SONNY AND JOYCE PARENT
Michael and Walter Sullivan
January 16, 2012
To Mercier Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Armand was a great guy and friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michael and Walter Sullivan
January 16, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Armand's passing. The Mercier family has my deepest sympathy.
Robert Boyle
January 15, 2012
So sorry to hear of Armand's passing. The City of Lowell has lost a true friend. He will be missed.
andrea/paul james
January 15, 2012
Paul and I here at Cypress Lakes send to the family our condolences.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr Mercier last year. We have a little spoiled dog named Belle and she spent much time with Mr. Mercier, sitting on the deck and going for walks.
What a nice man.
Our condolences to all of you.
May his soul rest in peace with God and all of his loved ones that have passed before him.
Andrea and Paul James
Lakeland, Florida
Ripley Family
January 15, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Mercier family.
Armand you will be deeply missed by all.
Mike Angluin
January 15, 2012
PJ and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandfather.
January 15, 2012
My sympathies go out to the Mercier family. I am a good friend of Annette down in Florida. He will be missed by all. Joan T. Brandow
Stanley Cripps
January 15, 2012
Comfort to all his family in these times of loss.
Armand and I were very close in our early days and I will always have fond memories of those days.
Barbara Carroll
January 15, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Patricia Redman
January 15, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Mercier family from a long ago friend and her family. He will most definitly be missed by all. Pat(Langlais) Redman and her family
January 15, 2012
Our sympathy to the Mercier family
Armand was a true friend he will be deeply missed.
Bobby Parks & wife Dottie
January 15, 2012
Oh Armand, I will miss you so very much. You will be my Councilor in Heaven. You leave a lot of sadden hearts behind. Rest in piece my friend.
Eleanor Koravos
Fred&Lorraine Bourgeois Parkhurst
January 15, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 15, 2012
A sad day in Lowell, tear to my eye
lucille [lulu] & andy frechette
January 15, 2012
to the entire mercier family, our deepest sympathies on the lost of your father, brother, husband and grandfather. he is in our prayers and will be missed.
David Fuller
January 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Armand , Theresa , Joey & Tom - You are all in our thoughts and prayers . God Bless . The Fuller Family
John Mahoney
January 15, 2012
Requests for contributations to Community Teamwork, Inc. is the Mercier family acknowledgement that their hero spent his whole life improving the quality of life for all of Lowell's citizens. And for that my friend, God will take good care of you.
January 15, 2012
Sending deepest sympathies to the entire Mercier family on the loss of a wonderful person.
John and Helene (Moisan) Gove
Donna Sullivan (Soucy)
January 15, 2012
My sincere sympathies to the whole family,Armand gave so much of himself to help so many. Even though our family has not kept in touch, I do have some good memories from when I was a child, and the Mercier,Rodrique,Boisvert, and Soucy families all got together, as one big family.
Jim Gagne
January 15, 2012
The Mercier Family,
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Armand has been a big part of our family for many years and we are extreamly saddened by this loss. He spent many years enjoying our fireworks at the Fourth of July cookout. It will never be the same without him. Armand has made a huge impact on the lives of many and will remain in our memories forever.
Jim and Debbie Gagne and Family
Lee Libbey
January 15, 2012
I will always remember his kindness and friendliness to me, and that husky voice telling his occasional one-liners during the few visits I made to the Sac Club.
Gods' Speed Armand.
Susan Couture-Gamache
January 15, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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