Michael Vincent Busby

Michael V. Busby, 42, of Methuen, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Portland, Maine.

The son of Kevin F. and Nancy M. (Hickey) Busby, Michael was born in Lawrence on May 21, 1975.

He was a graduate of St. John's Prep School in Danvers, Class of 1993.  He furthered his education at UNH and UMASS-Lowell.  Michael was employed as Lead Customer Service agent for Auto Europe in Portland.  A hard-worker and friend to many, Michael struggled with opiate addiction, ultimately succumbing to its results. He loved the Boston sports teams, especially the New England Patriots.

Michael is survived by his parents, Kevin F. and Nancy M. (Hickey) Busby of Methuen; his sister and her husband, Sarah O'Connor and Brandon O'Connor of Gloucester, MA; two nieces, Keirah O'Connor and Annabelle O'Connor of Gloucester, MA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be held, Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 254 Merrimack St., Methuen.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence.  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to call at St. Lucy's Church on Thursday, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the: MSPCA at Nevins, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. 

Arrangements are by the Dewhirst and Boles Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.  For online condolences please visit: www.dewhirstfuneral.com

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