Albert E. Langlois, 75, after a long and valiant battle with cancer, lost the fight and passed away on July 28, 2014. He was the beloved soul-mate and, for 55 years, a devoted husband to Louise C. (Lemay) Langlois. He was also the dear “Papa” of seven children and “Pepe” to 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Al was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on November 6, 1938. He was one of 10 children of the late Alfred and Lena (Boisvert) Langlois. He lived his life in Lowell, where he was well known and deeply loved.

He worked hard his whole life, starting with shining shoes when he was nine years old. Over the next 54 years, he worked at several places in and around the Lowell area. He retired as a pressman from Dusobox Company in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Al loved to cook and to share meals with family, friends, and neighbors. He had a creative mind and a gift for building gadgets that were worthy of patenting. He was a devoted Catholic who enjoyed discussing religion, politics, and current events. In his younger days, he enjoyed dancing, especially at the Commodore Ballroom, where he first met Louise.

Besides his loving wife, Louise, he is survived by his children, Michael Langlois and his wife Wanda of Andover; Suzanne Langlois and her longtime companion Robert McCord, and David Langlois and his wife Hoang, all of Lowell; Lisa Coronado and her husband Troy of Germantown, Maryland; Marguerite Pare and her longtime companion Chris Gagne of Dracut, Massachusetts; and Louise Mahoney and her husband Paul of Haverhill, Massachusetts; two sisters: Theresa Langlois of Pepperell, Massachusetts and Lorraine Boudreau of Lowell; three brothers: Roland Langlois and his wife Sandra of Florida; Walter Langlois and his wife Dianne, and William Langlois and his wife Eileen, all of Lowell; four sisters-in-law: Irene Langlois of Lowell, Elaine Langlois of Derry, New Hampshire, Judy Langlois of Lowell, and Pauline Langlois of New Hampshire; 15 grandchildren: Michael P., Crystal, Desiree, Shauna, Derek, Jarrin, Nicole, Julianna, Brianna, Raquel, Jaqueline, Mindy, Corey, Christina, and Richard; five great-grandchildren: Michael A., Anthony, Dylan, Kyle, and Lauren; and many, many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Richard Langlois and brother of the late Arthur, Alfred, Ernest, and Andrew Langlois.

Relatives and friends called at the M. R. Laurin & Son Funeral Home in Lowell on July 31. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday at St. Patrick’s Church, Lowell, with interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in the name of Albert and Louise Langlois, to the Lowell General Cancer Center, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell MA 01854. To share your thoughts and memories of Al, please visit LaurinFuneralHome.com.