Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill, MA (2025)

10/27/2025

UNITY, NH – Gary E. Rubchinuk, 73, of Unity, NH passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.
Gary was born in Salem, MA on December 8, 1951. He was the son of Peter and Olive (Skinner) Rubchinuk. Gary was an all around hard working man, self employed, working with copper and recycled metals. He was dedicated to being a great dad and family man. He loved his family and will be truly missed by those he leaves behind. Gary is survived by his step son Donald Maciejewski, of Kingston, NH; and his son Gary Rubchinuk, Jr. who resides in Florida. He also leaves behind his brothers Leon Rubchinuk and his wife Sandy of Middleton, MA, and Carl Rubchinuk of Unity, NH. He was predeceased by his two brothers Dana Rubchinuk and Clayton Rubchinuk.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, October 30th from 4PM until 6PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial Monday, November 3rd at Oakdale Cemetery, Middleton. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/24/2025

HAVERHILL – Maureen Frances Wimmer, 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in Salisbury on October 20, 2025.

Maureen was born on July 8, 1936 in Haverhill. She was the daughter of Robert B. and Margaret (Willey) Croston and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1954. She then went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1954 until 1956. After many years caring for her family and home, Maureen worked as a receptionist/administrative assistant at Cargocaire Engineering and ABF Freight Systems until her retirement in 1998. At that time she began gardening, traveled often to California and opened a small vintage second-hand shop, WildWood, in Merrimac, MA. It was the proprietorship of this store, along with her role as the welcoming face of Rhythm Cafe, her daughters’ restaurant in Merrimac that engrained her into this small community in which she became dearly loved.
A lifelong artist, Maureen found her passion in mixed media collage, but continued to work in various mediums including driftwood and stone, creating the much loved and sought after “Plum Island Owls”. She was a member of the Merrimac Garden Club, a prolific and published poet, a lover of books and a constant inspiration to her children, grandchildren and the innumerable people whose lives she touched.

Maureen is survived by her son Skip Wimmer and his wife Jamie of Poway, CA, daughters Sharon Wimmer and her partner Ted Souliotis of Haverhill, Catherine “Cat” Chouinard of Plaistow, NH, Leslie Fowler and her husband David of Salisbury, and Beth Wimmer and her partner Mike Bischof of Buix, Switzerland. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Jen Wimmer, Kristal Brown, Aja Wimmer, Amanda Chouinard, Adam Chouinard, Dalton Wimmer, and Reese Fowler; and great grandchildren: Malakai, Elijah, Averie, Zoe, and Kacie. Maureen was predeceased by her son Andrew Wimmer, brother Robert "Bucky” Croston and sister Mary Ann Brown.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 12th from 4PM until 7PM at Haverhill Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home Hospice online at Bilhathome.org/giving or by check made payable to “Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home” with Maureen Wimmer/Hospice in the memo line and mailed to Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129. Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/24/2025

GEORGETOWN - Nancy Efstratios, 82, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on October 21, 2025.

Born in Arlington, Mass on September 16, 1943. She was a proud graduate of Arlington High School class of 1961. Nancy had a lifelong love of reading and could often be found with a book in hand. For many years, she owned and operated a successful house-cleaning business, earning the trust and friendship of countless clients who appreciated her dedication and care. She will be missed by her family, friends, and all who truly knew her.

A mother, grandmother and friend, Nancy is survived by her husband Guy Efstratios, their beloved son James Efstratios and his wife Amy and their four children: Tiana Norman and her husband Benjamin, James Jr., Joseph, and Madison Efstratios. She also leaves behind five great grandchildren: Titus, Petra, & Atlas Norman, Charles and Emory Efstratios; and her stepdaughter the late Julianne Atkins, her husband Jim Atkins and their children: Casey, Tori and James; as well as her brothers George Famolare and Anthony Famolare.

ARRANGEMENTS: A private service will be held for the family.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/23/2025

MERRIMAC – Jeffrey A. Witham, 75, passed away on October 13, 2025 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.
Jeffrey was born in Salem, MA on February 8, 1950. He was a devoted son to the late Charles M. and Lida (Cronk) Witham and was educated in Lynn public schools. He had many skills and abilities, too many to list them all, including holistic healing and growing wheat grass, spending time riding motorcycles, and custom wood crafting. He enjoyed visiting old Saw Mills and liked to use antique hand tools and the most exotic woods to make custom cutting boards, cabinetry and furniture.
Jeffrey was a lover of nature and animals. He led Alaskan expeditions and was also an excellent photographer; but most of all Jeffrey cared about helping people. He was employed by Attorney Richard Ciavola at Lewis Warf, Boston using his detective skills and necessary photography for personal injury cases. He was an avid spiritual healer and worked as a prayer and energy transmitter; and a collector of healing instruments such as singing bowls, crystals and shamanic tools. He wanted to be remembered as a teacher and prophet of the Book of Enoch and Pistis Sophia.
Jeffrey will be dearly remembered by his close circle of spiritual friends including Keelan Lewis of Australia, Lacy Perry of Kansas City, MO, Niko Valhouli of Haverhill, Dan and Kathy Bochicchio, his lifelong childhood friends Dottie Hogan and the late Big Al Hogan, and his personal home health care assistant Maria who spent many hours caring for him.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday, October 27th from 4PM until 6PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/16/2025

HAVERHILL - Jose A. Nunez Figueroa, a devoted father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on October 13, 2025.

Born in Ciales, PR he was the son of the late Carmen Figueroa Guevara and Salvador Nunez Gonzalez. He worked at General instrument for many years in Puerto Rico, until he came to Haverhill in 1997, and then worked at Walmart until his return to Puerto Rico. Jose enjoyed farming and was known for his kind, caring and friendly personality. He loved his family and was close to his sons and his daughter. He will be remembered as a good father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jose is survived by his daughter Johana Nunez; his son Jose Nunez and his wife Amaris Oquendo; and his son Jaime Nunez, all of Haverhill. He also leaves behind his siblings: Rafael Nunez Figueroa, Carmen Nunez Figueroa, Iris Nunez and Eliezer Nunez; his grandchildren: Jason, Myrom, Joanilca, Jesse, Destiny, Leo, Deandra, Delyzabeth, Isaac, Gabriel, Johmaris, Jeremy, Brianna, Jesiah, Darby and Tatiana; his great grandchildren: Nevaeh, Eleanor, Elora, and Anais; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Luis Nunez, Salvador Nunez Jr., and Carlos Nunez.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on October 18th from 4PM until 8PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/15/2025

HAVERHILL - Barbara A. O’Leary, 83, wife of the late Albert D. O’Leary of Haverhill passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Haverhill.
Barbara was born in Chelsea on September 12, 1942; she was the daughter of John M. and Anna V. (Brown) Greenhow, Jr. and was a graduate of Andover High School, Class of 1959. She was a loving wife to Albert D. O’Leary and worked for many years as a secretary for her husband’s roofing business. Barbara enjoyed horse riding, yard sales, collecting antiques, and traveling throughout New England.
Barbara is survived by her daughter Roxanne and her husband Ronald of Rochester, NH, her brothers Gregory A. Greenhow and his wife Karen of Tewksbury, and Gordon Greenhow and his wife Patricia of Heuvelton, NY, and her sisters: Delores Francis of Fremont, NH, Judith Drake and her husband Guy Timothy of Heuvelton, NY, Pamela Fazio and her husband Vincent of Effingham, NH, and Lynne Allen and her husband Richard of Sandown, NH. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Devan and Theron.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, October 16th from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral home chapel service will be held on Friday, October 17th at 10AM. Burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/15/2025

HAVERHILL - Jessica del Carmen Cerezo, 40, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on October 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL.

Jessica was born in New York, New York; she was the daughter of Rafael Cerezo and Anadel Diaz-Cerezo and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 2003.

She is survived by her grandmother Carmen Grullon, her mother Anadel Diaz-Cerezo, her father Rafael Cerezo, her son Geremiah Bibeau, and her daughter Genesis Bibeau. She also leaves behind her brothers Alexander Berrios of Suffolk, VA, Angel Berrios of Cape Coral, FL, and Elvis Berrios of Cape Coral, FL, and her sisters Lorraine Cerezo of Lowell, MA, Luz Cerezo of Cape Coral, FL and Rosangelica Cerezo of Haverhill, MA.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, October 18th from 9AM until 12PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/14/2025

Haverhill- Patricia E. (Townsend) Alpert, 72, of Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 8, 2025 at Lawrence General Hospital. She was the adoring widow of Norman N. Alpert, to whom she was married for 36 years.

Born in Lawrence, Pat was the daughter of Nelson E. and Eva V. (Evans) Townsend. Pat was raised, and spent the majority of her life, in Andover, MA. She attended St. Augustine’s School, was a 1971 graduate of Andover High School, and furthered her education taking college classes.

Pat was employed as a paralegal at several real estate law firms for over 30 years, until her retirement. She always loved taking trips to the beach, and cherished all of the times that she got to spend with family.

Pat is survived by her oldest daughter Rachael L. Lemieux, and her partner Christopher W. Floyd, of Hudson, NH, as well as her youngest daughter Kristen L. Alpert of Haverhill, MA, a sister Judith Sargent of Gresham, SC, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Ellen Gagnon.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service on Friday, October 17th at 11:00 AM at Spring Grove Cemetery, 5 Spring Grove Road, Andover, MA. Any donations can be made to Pat’s favorite charities, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the ASPCA. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.

10/09/2025

Geraldine (Mimms) Sylvester, 83, of Haverhill passed away peacefully with her granddaughter Devyn by her side on October 8, 2025 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill.

Geraldine was born on January 4, 1942 in Concord, NH; she was the daughter of Harold Quickley and Marjorie (Mimms) Sweeney and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1960. She went on to work for many years as a manager for local telephone companies such as New England Telephone, Verizon and Nynex. Geraldine was very active in the St. James Parish community, teaching religious education at St. James Church for 15 years, and was also on the activities committee. She enjoyed traveling, was all about her family and was very involved in raising her grandchildren.

Geraldine is survived by her daughters Kristen M. Mangrum of Haverhill, Bethany Hawkins and her husband Billy Ray Hawkins, II of Haverhill. She also leaves behind her sister Cheryle Sweeney of Methuen, and her grandchildren: Erik Mangrum and wife Laura, Devyn Ofei Badu and husband Bismark, Kayden Shelley, Amiyah Shelley, Olivia Hawkins, Great Grandson Corbyn Mangrum who was born on 10/6/2025, and two step grandchildren, Billy and Charris Hawkins; and she will be missed by her grand pups, Tulip, Clark, and Starr.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Roger Sylvester, and her siblings John L. Mimms, Roland Mimms, Gerald Mimms, Albert Mimms, Robert Mimms and Frederick Sweeney.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, October 14th from 9:30AM until 10:30AM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in St. James Church, 185 Winter Street, Haverhill. Burial at St. James Cemetery. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/05/2025

Methuen - Richard D. “Dick” Kearns, 84, passed away on October 2, 2025 at his home in Methuen.
Dick was born in Medford; he was the son of William John and Sara Fern (Douglas) Kearns and was a graduate of Gamaliel Bradford Senior High School, Class of 1959. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Providence College and worked for many years as a facilities manager for Raytheon Corp. Dick loved and lived on his boat “Shamrock” for many years. He enjoyed reading, history, golfing, tennis, and skiing. He was known for his love of travel, photography, and corny jokes. He will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather and uncle and will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind.
Dick is survived by his three daughters Karen Davis of Almont, CO, Linda Wells of Haverhill, and Gail Canada and her husband Casey of Belgrade, MT; grandchildren; Courtney Gemmill and her husband Kyle, of Greenville, NC, Garrett Wells of Sandown, NH, Jacob Davis and his wife Courtney of Ladson, SC, and Zachary Davis and his wife Heather of Claremont, NH, and; sister in law Monica Kearns, MD; and his two nieces and two nephews.
He was predeceased by parents his William John and Sara Fern (Douglas) Kearns, and his brother William Kearns.
In lieu of flowers make donations to MGH cancer research at Mass General Hospital, Attn: Meghan Gibbons Dr. Soumerai Lymphoma research. 125 Nashua St. suite 540, Boston, MA 02114
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, October 8th from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Thursday, October 9th at Sacred Hearts Parish, South Main St. Bradford. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Salem Street, Bradford. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

10/01/2025

Norma M. (Belanger) Schroth, 92, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on September 30, 2025.
Norma was born in Manchester, NH, the daughter of Eustis and Eva (Cormier) Belanger. She attended Assumption Grammar School and was a graduate of Chelsea High School. She then went on to work for many years in healthcare as a nurse’s aide. Norma enjoyed spending summers in Parsonsfield, Maine; and enjoyed day trips to the Oxford Casino. Norma cherished her family and will be remembered fondly as a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.
Norma is survived by her children Linda M. Thomas and her husband Gregory of Punta Gorda, FL, John E. “Jack” Schroth and his wife Bonnie of Atkinson, Scott A. Schroth and his wife Belladina of Amesbury, and Shawn K. Schroth of Haverhill. She also leaves behind her brothers Donald Joseph Belanger and Kathleen of Medford, and Daniel Belanger and his wife Nancy of Charlton, and her sister in law Barbara Belanger of Malden and sister in law Sattie Belanger of Chelsea; grandchildren Ryan Farris, Kyle Farris, Kelly Martinez, Nathalie Abreu-DeLeon, Stephanie Abreu-DeLeon, Jennifer Abreu-DeLeon, Joseph Schroth, Shawn K. Schroth, Jr., and Taylor Boisvert and her husband Charles; and great grandchildren Adaline, Hayden, Summer, Skylar, Kelly and Adonis (AJ), Addyson, Jaelyn, Avery, Patrick Cameron, Liam and Amelia; and long time friend Rebecca Bogart-Schroth.
She was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Schroth, Jr., siblings Roger Belanger, Richard Belanger, Frank Belanger, Vernon Belanger, Raymond Belanger, Robert Belanger, and Ronald Belanger; and grandson Jonathan.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, October 5th from 2PM until 5PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral home chapel service will be held on Monday, October 6th at 10AM. Burial to follow at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

09/30/2025

Charles (“Chuck”) Lacombe of Haverhill, died Friday, September 26th at the age of 61 and just three weeks shy of his birthday. Chuck was born the fifth of eight children, into a spirited tribe of a family. Born to Beverly and Charlie Lacombe, Chuck arrived two months early and made an unforgettable entrance with a police es**rt speeding to the hospital. At just over three pounds, family lore says he was small enough to fit in a shoebox—one they kept warm with their loving arms.
Chuck arrived into a family still holding heartache from the loss of his eldest brother, Steven. His presence was a balm and a spark — quickly growing into a boy with a mischievous spirit and a sharp wit. Loyalty defined Chuck as much as his pranks. When his brothers walked the streets, any conflict would pause at the mention of his name—because Chuck was a guardian at heart, fearless and steady.
His life was a mosaic of experiences, with days spent boating, camping and canoeing, but also sprinkled with his talents. He helped his father build a house in Harrison, Maine with his own skilled hands. The two first-time house builders produced a gorgeous gambrel enjoyed by the family as a vacation home for many years. He had a lifelong knack for rescuing dogs in need, nurturing them toward safer futures. He frequently saved all sorts of critters in trouble, regardless of the hour of the day or night. But above all, Chuck’s deepest pride and joy was his daughter, Lauren. In every photo of Chuck over the course of his years, the widest smiles are those he shared immediately upon her arrival. His happiness was rooted in her every accomplishment, big and small, as proof of a proud and unwavering love. He was the first to admit that she was his best and brightest success in this life.
Chuck’s story is of a heart that beat loudly, evenly—and never without love. He leaves us now with sadness but sustained by many good memories.
Chuck now joins his loving mother, Beverly Lacombe and his brother Steven in heaven. To mourn his passing, he leaves behind his daughter, Lauren Ward, his longtime companion and mother to his child, Tracy Ward, his father, Charles E. Lacombe, his sister, Kathryn Radford and her husband Bruce, his brother William Lacombe and his partner, Joanne Downey, his sister, Sharon Van Hecke and her husband, Kevin, his sister, Cheryl Angelo and her husband, Paul Schulte, his brother, Michael Lacombe and his wife, Krissy, his brother James Lacombe and his partner, Jody Deacon. Chuck also leaves a wide number of loving nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
We promise to keep his memory alive and safe in our hearts as one of our longstanding tribe, and to cherish and safeguard his daughter.
A private family service will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

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