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Albert L. Irvine, 87, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, passed away Monday August 19, 2013 at the Blaire House in Milford. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Hazel (Luigi) and Arthur Irvine. He was the husband of the late Ruth C. Irvine who passed in 2001. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Mr. Irvine is survived by his children, Donna Baldwin and her husband Richard of Hillsboro, NH, Karen Garbarino and her husband Charles of Hopkinton, Albert L. “Skip” Irvine, Jr. and his wife Karen of Cramerton, NC, Debra Schmitz and her husband Paul of Stonington, CT, Kelly Kangaloo and her husband Larry of St. Petersburg, FL; brothers, Joseph Irvine and Wally Irvine and his wife Alberta all of Hopkinton; and a sister, Hazel Johnson and her husband Ed of Shrewsbury. He also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by a daughter, Ruth Taylor and his brothers, Arthur, Robert, Kenneth and Ralph.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 10:00a.m. at the Faith Community Church in Hopkinton. Private burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc, c/o The Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton, MA 01748. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com