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March 1, 2013

Kevin T. Erickson, 24

Ipswich — Kevin T. Erickson, 24, beloved son of Catherine B. (Odenthal) Erickson and Alfred R. Erickson, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born in San Bernardino, CA on September 21, 1988.

Kevin was a master of video games. He was a drummer “extraordinaire” for Rock Band III.

In addition to his parents of Ipswich, Kevin is survived by his brother Sean M. Erickson of Cambridge.

ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at Unity on the River, 58 Macy Street, Amesbury, all are invited to attend. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Kevin’s memory to: the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue, South, New York, NY 10016-8804 .

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