John A. Munroe

MERRIMAC — John Albert Munroe, lifelong resident of Lake Attitash in Merrimac, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a brief illness.

Born in Groveland, Oct. 25, 1920, he was the son of the late William Munroe and Isabelle (Baker) Munroe. John attended local schools and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. He spent most of his service time on an airbase in Anchorage, Alaska, where he developed his passion for flying. He enjoyed all outdoor sports, but flying his plane was the true joy of his life. John was also a 50-year member of the Shriners.

He was a true handyman who had the knack of fixing almost anything. He loved his home on the lake and enjoyed visiting and giving his neighbors a helping hand whenever it was needed. Before his retirement, John was employed by Bills L. W. Company installing fire alarm systems. Most recently John received a Citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for his contributions as a Volunteer at the Merrimac Senior Center.

John is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Barbara (LaMothe) Munroe. He is also survived his step children, David LaMothe and wife Barbara; Susan Florent and husband Peter; Donna Schoff and husband Dennis; and Steven LaMothe and wife Betsy; his sister, Rachel Legacy; grandchildren, nephews, niece and many close friends. Ruth Stewart, his sister, predeceased him.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours at Paul C. Rogers & Sons Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main St., Merrimac, will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Services at the funeral home will be Wednesday at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at the Holy Redeemer Church, Green Street, Merrimac, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Amesbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Merrimac Senior Center, 100 East Main St., Merrimac, MA 01860.