Howard W. “Sonny” Olds, 72, of Salem NH died Mon., August 30th at his home.
Howard was born and raised in the Lowell, Lawrence, MA area, the son of the late Howard W. Olds, Sr. and Ruth Slater Briere.
Howard was a 52 year member of Local #429 of Lowell, MA retiring 20 years ago. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, going to the beach and spending time with his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his son David W. Olds and his brother Edward Briere.
Survived by:
Sons: Michael Olds and his wife Michele of Salem, NH
Howard W. “Bill” Olds, Jr. of Danville, NH
Daughters: Debra Cheever of Salem, NH
Tracy Sullivan of Derry, NH
Brothers: Joseph Briere of Londonderry, NH
Ricky Briere and wife Cheryl of Lowell, MA
Sister: Renee Cerretti and husband Peter of Lowell, MA
Sister-in-law: Linda Briere of Dracut, MA
8 Grandchildren: Jonathan, Kimberly, Stephanie, David, Jeffrey, Heather, Scotty and Mikey “his best buddy”
3 Great Grandchildren: Emma, Ronnie and Brianna
Former Wife of 27 years; Arline Olds of Salem, NH
Many nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends
He will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be Thurs. Sept. 2nd from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The funeral service will be Fri. at 10AM at the Funeral Home.