Thursday, March 29, 2007 Older Editions

Julien J. Lacourse

Julien J. Lacourse, 70, died Thursday, March 22, at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York.

He was born, raised, and educated in Lowell. He was one of 16 children born to the late Alfred and Flora (Marion) Laourse. While at Lowell High School, Julien lettered in four sports. His proudest high school accomplishment was leading the football team to four undefeated seasons as the team's quarterback, under coach and mentor Ray Riddick. In 1954, Mr. Lacourse began his career with Demoulas. He started as a delivery clerk in the original Lowell Demoulas store and worked his way to executive vice president, the position that he currently held.

Mr. Lacourse was an active member of St. Augustine's Parish for the past 38 years. He volunteered his time in many capacities, and was a member of the most recent Formation Center Capital Campaign committee.

Julien enjoyed traveling with his wife around the world. He treasured time spent with his family, including summers on Nantucket. In 1964, Julien had a private audience with Pope Paul. He was a licensed pilot and even had time logged in the Concorde. He was a Director of the LANAM Club, Director of the New Heritage Bank, Past President of the Lowell Boys and Girls Club, and a Trustee of Merrimack College.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Anne T. (Carter) Lacourse; three sons and their wives, James and Lisa Lacourse of North Andover, Timothy and Kelly Lacourse of North Andover, Stephen and Lisa Lacourse of Andover; a daughter, Catherine and her husband Charles Thompson of Andover; two brothers, George of North Chelmsford and Donald of Franklin; five sisters, Cecile Lacourse of Dunstable, Alice Parent of Hudson, N.H., Flora Tanguay of Boise, Idaho, Pauline Lacourse of Hampton Beach, N.H., Claudette Vincent of Dunstable; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were Monday at the Dewhirst and Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover. The funeral Mass was at St. Augustine's Church, Essex Street, Andover, on Tuesday. Burial was in West Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Lacourse's name may be made to the Julien J. Lacourse Scholarship Fund, c/o 76 Poore St., Andover, 01810.