Armand Mercier, RIP

The [Lowell] Sun is reporting that former Lowell Mayor Armand Mercier has passed away.  The lede was:

Longtime political figure Armand Mercier, considered by many the "voice of reason" during stints as mayor, city councilor and housing director, died Friday morning. He was 78.

Yes, a voice of reason.

A hat tip to Lynne Lupien at Left in Lowell, where very positive comments on Armand Mercier are accumulating.

And Dick Howe has a post up, with photo and video.

Regards  —  Cliff