Denis W. Hebert Obituary (1951 - 2016)

Monday, April 11th, 2016 11:00am, St Vartanantz Armenian Church Interment Details Westlawn Cemetery II DRACUT, MA- Denis W. Hebert 64, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Thursday April 7th at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, Haverhill, MA, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous year long battle with sarcoma. Denis was born in Lowell, on July 2, 1951 to the late Willis P. and Priscilla J. (Morency) Hebert. He was educated in Lowell and a graduate of Keith Academy class of 1969. He proudly served as a Police Officer in Nashua NH in the 1970s and also worked for many years as a mechanic for Crane Rental in Tewksbury. Most recently he was self-employed at D&J Home Services in Dracut. Denis touched so many lives along the way and he will always be remembered for his kind heart, sense of humor and his selfless giving spirit. Denis was so proud of his family and they were equally proud of him. He leaves behind his wonderful wife and sweetheart, Joyce (Kayajanian) (Griagosian); his mother in law, Libby Kayajanian who was like a mother to him; his beloved children Marcie Hebert-Maccaro and her wife Karen, Nicole Bordeleau and her husband Ryan, Denis Hebert Jr. and his wife Nadia (Jbilou), Matthew Giragosian and his wife Ashley (Ogden), Jennifer Giragosian and her partner Derek Beatrice; his cherished grandchildren, Dylan, Kaylie, Emerson, Zoe, Rylann, Saige, Jeremy, Mia and Avery; his brother John Hebert and wife Kellie (Howell); sisters, Priscilla Sullivan and her husband and his best friend Joseph, Michelle Maher, Elaine Tremblay and her husband Donald, and Christine Teixeira and her husband Michael. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Bruce Kayajanian and his wife Patty; sister-in-laws, Mary Gail Giragosian and her husband Paul, Brenda Moran and her husband Steve. Uncle Den was an inspiration and role model to his many nieces and nephews who will always miss his witty jokes and smiling face. He is also survived by his lifelong friends, Scott and Eileen Gibson. Denis will always be remembered for his giving spirit. He leaves us with a legacy of always being grateful, kind, selfless, and humble, a legacy we will all continue in his absence. He will forever be in our hearts, and will never be forgotten. Live, laugh, love. ARRANGEMENTS: Per Denis' wishes there will be no calling hours. His Funeral mass will be held on MONDAY, April 11th at 11 a.m. at St. Vartanantz Armenian Church 180 Old Westford Rd. Chelmsford MA. Followed by burial at Westlawn II Cemetery, Lowell MA. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in his name to: St. Vartanantz Armenian Church 180 Old Westford Rd. Chelmsford MA 01824. For additional information and to leave an online condolence, story or message please visit dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under Dracut Funeral Home.