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James M. Sheehan January 31, 1956 - December 19, 2021

Date of Funeral

December 28, 2021

Groveland – James M. Sheehan, 65, husband and soulmate of Sandra Lee (Burke) Sheehan of 40 years, loving father of Sarah Sheehan passed away December 19, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill, MA, surrounded by his family.

Born in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late William F. and Arline M. (Kelleher) Sheehan. He was a graduate of Pentucket High School (Class of 1974) and continued his education at Northeast Institute. James retired from Grinnell Mechanical and previously worked for Francis H. Maroney as a Service Manager. He was a member of the Local 537 Pipefitters Union. He graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in 1975 and was also an EMT. He was on the Groveland Fire Department as a Captain and served for over 25 years. Since 2002, he was the Commissioner of the Groveland Water and Sewer Department.

James was a member of the Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club, the National Rifle Association, the East Branch Snowmobile Association of ME and the Harley Davidson Club. He enjoyed playing cribbage, 45’s and driving his Porsche on the weekends. James also enjoyed camping, boating, golfing and water skiing in Sebago Lake, ME. He was a loyal fan of NASCAR, the New England Patriots and Barrett Jackson. James loved to travel with his friends and family, cooking in his home he built by hand in 1987 and he was an avid snowmobiler in the entire State of Maine.

Along with his wife and daughter, he is survived by his brother William Sheehan, from Groveland, as well as his sister Maureen Emde and her husband Ed from Wilmington, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. He also leaves his two favorite dogs, Brady and Mack.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday, December 27 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill, MA. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 28 at the Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland, MA at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, 161 Main St., Groveland, MA. If you would like to make a donation in James’ name, the family kindly asks to donate to Massachusetts General Hospital – Cancer Center Boston. https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate  Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday, December 27 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill, MA. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 28 at the Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland, MA at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, 161 Main St., Groveland, MA. If you would like to make a donation in James’ name, the family kindly asks to donate to Massachusetts General Hospital – Cancer Center Boston. https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate  Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.

Condolences(8)

  1. Bill Crounse says
    December 22, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    II am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family. I had a business
    relationship with Jim for over thirty years, and always found him to be straight forward, honest, and personable, and I enjoyed doing business with him.

  2. Craig Jones says
    December 22, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. This deeply saddens me! Sandra your in my thoughts and prayers! 💔🙏😢

  3. Jeff Richards says
    December 25, 2021 at 12:59 am

    We are so sorry to hear about James, who was for many years a well-liked and respected member of our organization. I remember fondly how I once incurred his good-natured wrath by accidentally listing his name as Shaheen on the pistol league score sheets one year. In response, I worked feverishly for the next 20 weeks finding and inserting names or words that sounded similar to Sheehan, but weren’t. It became a running gag that the whole league, including James of course, had way too much fun with.
    On behalf of his many friends at the Haverhill Hound, Rod and Gun Club, I would like to offer our heart-felt condolences to his wife, daughter and extended family. Rest In Peace James. You are missed. – Jeff Richards, President – HHR&G

  4. Mark Joseph Macmillan says
    December 26, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Our most profound condolences. He was a fun, friendly good friend
    We will miss him.
    Jean and Mark MacMillan

  5. Mike Sweetser says
    December 27, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    Very sorry to hear of the lose of Jim. My prayers go out to all his family. May he rest in peace.

  6. Karen Adams says
    December 27, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Sandy and Sarah ~
    We were shocked to hear of Jim’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this most difficult time! He was a fun guy to be around! Sorry for your loss!!!
    Karen, Bob and Molly Adams

  7. Laurie LeBlanc says
    December 27, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    So sorry for your loss. He did so much for Groveland. A true gentleman and willing to help whenever he could. My very deepest condolences.

  8. Randy Gilman says
    October 5, 2022 at 11:50 am

    So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I had the pleasure of doing business with Jim for many years. He was so smart, kind and honest.

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