Charter Member Al Daigle Sr. installs Frank Antironario as 50th Anniversary President

It was with great sadness that the Dracut Rotary Club learned of the passing of charter member Al Daigle, Sr. on March 30, 2020. “He was an active, ever present member of the Club and he will be greatly missed,” said Club president, Frank Antifonario.

Al was a member of the Club when the charter was granted by Rotary International on January 17, 1970. He was part of a small group of local businessmen who wanted to bring Rotary’s “service above self” concept to the community of Dracut. He lived his life giving his time and energy to the people of greater Lowell. He was proud of his French heritage and was always anxious to share his ideas and beliefs with others. He lived according to the principles of Rotary’s 4 Way Test; is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, and is it beneficial to all concerned.

Al could count among his accomplishments perfect attendance at Rotary meetings for nearly 50 years. Recovering from a serious illness in the winter of 2019, he returned to meetings and went on to attend Dracut Rotary Club’s 50th Anniversary event last November. Visitors to Dining Around Dracut were greeted by Al as they entered the event at Lenzi’s on March 2nd, 2020.

Al Daigle prepares to greet patrons at 2020 Dining Around Dracut.

Due to COVID-19, the Club was physically unable to pay tribute to his legacy at the time of his death. The members made a donation, in his memory, to continue the worldwide work of Rotary International.