Lawrence Scannell

Lawrence P. "Larry" Scannell, 82, of Madison passed away peacefully after a short illness on Nov 12, 2011 in the Mineral Springs Nursing Home in North Conway, NH, surrounded by the snow capped mountains he loved for much of his life.
He served in the National Guard where he earned the rank of Sergeant. He earned multiple degrees in Salem State College and Northeastern University in Engineering, Teaching and Industrial Psychology.
An avid outdoorsman, he loved sailing, canoeing, hiking and biking. He volunteered in Pinkham Notch at the Appalachian Mountain Club base hut until recently. He was also a world traveler, having done most of his traveling through his years with Wang Laboratories, as a Management Training Specialist. He worked tirelessly for many causes he believed in, one being the Democratic Party, volunteering at fundraisers and supporting local and national candidates.
He is survived by daughter Deborah J. Scannell of Marlborough, MA and son James M. Scannell of Beverly Farms, MA, a sister, Nella Robichaud of Arlington, MA, and many nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Maurice and Mary (O'Neill) Scannell of Arlington, and pre-deceased by his brother Richard of Arlington.
His first and foremost love was his family. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Calling hours will be Tuesday November 15, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. A celebration of life service will be done at a later date in the North Conway area.
Calling hours will also be held Wednesday November 16, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Keefe Funeral Home in Arlington, MA and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church in Arlington . Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Arlington.