Arthur R. HEBERT

METHUEN, Mass. — Arthur R. "Pepere" Hebert, 105, of Methuen, Mass., formerly of Lawrence, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Nevins Nursing Center in Methuen.Mr. Hebert was born in Lawrence and was educated in local schools.He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Saint Augustine Chapel in Lawrence, Mass.He worked for the Pacific Mills as a loom fixer and for the Service Woodheel Shoe Company, both in Lawrence. He later worked in construction for some 50 years, and even after retirement he was "a jack of all trades and a master of most."Between his working at all those places he even took a hand in working for the railroad.In addition to his work Mr. Hebert loved to play the banjo. He played for the elderly in various nursing homes, accompanied by his wife, Eva. He enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes. He also loved woodworking, such as porches, dining room tables, stairs and cabinets, all of which he made with love for his family.Mr. Hebert was an avid pool player and enjoyed teaching his grandchildren the techniques of the game.He was predeceased by his wife Eva (Valliancourt) Hebert; a son of Armand Hebert and a daughter, Rachel Hebert.Survivors include his children, Irene R. Krystyniak of Lawrence, Roland Hebert and his wife Doris of Salem, N.H., Donald Hebert and his wife Betty of Warner, N.H., Robert "Bob" Hebert and his wife Lucy of Tilton, N.H., a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Hebert of Londonderry, N.H.; 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, June 20, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Saint Augustine Chapel, 128 Ames St., Lawrence. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Andover.Family and friends may call on Sunday, June 19, 2005, from 4-8 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence, Mass.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal St., Manchester, N.H. 03101 and to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Mass. 01701.