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Barbara J. (DiVincenzo) Stempien January 2, 1950 - September 20, 2020

East Kingston, NH – Barbara J. ( DiVincenzo) Stempien, 70, passed away September 20, 2020 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH.

Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Vivace) DiVincenzo. Raised in Haverhill, she was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1968. Barbara was employed for over 20 years at Lucent Technologies. She loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors, camping and spending time at the beach. Barbara was known for her knitting and crocheting. A devoted mother and grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Barbara is survived by her children, Scott M. Graham and his partner Tammy Wilson of Haverhill; Tanya L. Smerdon of East Kingston, NH; four grandchildren, Cameron Stempien, Brandon Brazil, Jack Graham and Max Graham; great grandchild Joli Croteau-Stempien; her siblings, Louise Lemerise and her husband Bernard of Exeter; Carol Palen and her husband John of AZ; Patricia Shurburne and her husband Alan of Haverhill; Paula Lajoie and her husband Larry of Haverhill; Patrick DiVincenzo and his wife Judy of Kittery, ME; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Angela Goldsmith and her son in law David Smerdon.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, September 23,  from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Thursday morning at 9:00AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00AM in All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, North Broadway, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, September 23, TODAY, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Thursday morning at 9:00AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00AM in All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, North Broadway, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Condolences(8)

  1. Robyn Patrie (Godin) says
    September 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Tanya, Scott and family – I am so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but happy memories of your Mom and all of our childhood memories together. May she rest in peace. Sending my love and deepest sympathies, Robyn

  2. Charlene Bombard says
    September 23, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    Tanya,Scott & family
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your
    Mom. My thoughts are with you & your family.
    She was a sweet lady & a good friend to me for many years.

  3. Carole Etter Cocozza says
    September 24, 2020 at 1:46 am

    So sorry for your loss, we were close friends many years ago. Barbara was a very sweet caring person. I know you all will miss her. May she Rest In Peace!

  4. Lois anna fullerton says
    September 24, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    My sincerest condolences on the passing of cousin Barbara.

  5. Sylvia Kershaw Cosio says
    September 24, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    DiVincenzo family(dear friends). I was so sorry to read about Barbara Jean’s passing. May memories of her bring you comfort

  6. LINDA PEMPSELL says
    September 24, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    I was sad to hear Barbara’s passing. I will always remember the good times we had at cookouts
    and just getting together and talking. My sincerest condolences to Scott and Tanya. My prayers are with you.

  7. Robin Carignan says
    September 24, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Scott and family,

    I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom.

    Robin Boyer Carignan

  8. Anna Badolato Pasquerella says
    September 25, 2020 at 1:02 am

    Barbara was a friend, neighbor and classmate from grammar thru high school. Her family were our friends for generations. She will be missed and may she rest in peace.

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