Haverhill – James M. LaBelle, Sr., 75, a lifelong resident of Haverhill passed away, Saturday, November 6 at his residence.
Born in Haverhill he was the son of the late, Norman and Catherine (Desmarais) LaBelle. Raised in the Bradford section of Haverhill he was an outstanding athlete and played sports throughout his grammar school and high school years.
A Vietnam War Veteran, upon his graduation from Haverhill High School in 1966 he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country in Vietnam during the war. After an Honorable discharge, his service to country and community continued. After discharge from the Marine Corps he reenlisted to the Army National Guard in and served until 1981. He began his employment with the City of Haverhill in 1970, first working for the Haverhill Water Department for three years and then would serve the city as a Firefighter for the next twenty-eight years, retiring in 2000.
Jim had a great love for his city, he was forever a “Hillie” and most recently enjoyed attending a Hillie’s home game at the stadium. He was very outgoing and was known to everyone about town. He enjoyed going out to eat at his favorite local restaurants with his close friends.
A loving father, and grandfather, he never missed milestones accomplished by his children or grandchildren. He leaves his son; James M. “Jamie” LaBelle Jr, of Haverhill, his daughter; Jennifer Park, of Charlotte, NC, his cherished grandchildren; Matthew M. LaBelle, Liam Park, and Adriana Park, his step sisters; Gayle Garrett, Diane Buchikos, and Dorothy Lavoie, all of Haverhill.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Wednesday, November 10, from 4 PM until 7 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Thursday morning, November 11, at 9 AM from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM at All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Ave. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Salem St. Bradford with Military and Haverhill Firefighters Honors. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Cara says
November 7, 2021 at 10:53 pmPopi, Jim,
You were a special man in our lives thank you so much for all the laughs and life lessons you passed on to matthew he loved you. Jenn and Jamie you are in my thoughts and prayers always
Sandra Angers (Jenkins) says
November 8, 2021 at 8:55 pmSo sorry for your loss – Jim was my parents neighbor and friend of many years –
Always a friendly “Hello” he will surely be missed in the neighborhood.
Pat and Ed Paquette says
November 8, 2021 at 10:14 pma wonderful man and good friend of the Deroche family where he was taken in by Ted DeRoche like one of his own sons. He will be truly missed. We enjoyed all of our times together, lunches, breakfast, dinner, etc.
God Bless this fantastic soul. Pat Deroche Paquette and Ed Paquette
Michael & Debra Carnevale says
November 10, 2021 at 4:48 pmOur thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family in this time of sorrow.