George C. Deveau January 6, 1945 - April 12, 2019

Haverhill – George C. Deveau, 74, husband of the late Sherril D. (Brunelle) Deveau, passed away April 12, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Beulah (West) Hill Deveau. Raised and educated in Haverhill, he attend Haverhill Trade School. George enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and attaining the rank of Sargent. He was proud of his service to his country and was awarded the Purple Heart. He served in the National Guard after his honorable discharge and was active in the veteran’s community. George was employed as a welder for many years and was a member of the International Brotherhood Union of Sheet Metal Workers in Salisbury while he worked at Air Flow Systems. He was also employed at Wolverine in Merrimac. George enjoyed playing cards, playing pool with his sons, paintballing and bowled for many years at the former Pilgrim Lanes in Haverhill. George often fished with his son in law at Seabrook Beach in New Hampshire. He was an avid artist, enjoying sketching, and building birdhouses in his retirement. A devoted husband to his late wife Sherril, whom he shared 50 years of marriage, he loved spending time with his family. George will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

George is survived by his children, James N. Deveau and his wife Robin of Amesbury; Pamela J. O’Leary and her husband Scott of Maple Grove, MN; Julie A. Greene and her husband William of Groveland; Joseph M. Deveau and his partner Elisa Parolisi of Haverhill; Tracie L. Guarino and her husband Tory of Haverhill; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Harlow, Rachel Deveau, Tyler O’Leary, Paige O’Leary, Taylor Guarino, Joshua Greene, Amanda Greene; two great grandchildren, Ava Harlow and Kayden Harlow; his brother William R. Deveau and his wife Teenie of Haverhill; his sister Margaret Deveau Bourque of Haverhill; several nieces and nephews including Michael Deveau, his Godson. In addition to his loving wife Sherril, George was predeceased by his sibilings, Joseph Deveau, Mary Deveau Yurl and Edmond Deveau; his parents Joseph L. and Beulah Deveau Hill and his stepfather William “Willie” Hill.