Atkinson, NH – John L. Sayers, 72, formerly of Haverhill, beloved husband of Mary Lou (Haskell) Sayers, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Thursday, July 18.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late, Edward L. Sr. and Doris J. (Noyes) Sayers. He attended Haverhill public schools and Haverhill High School. Throughout his career, John was employed as an Arborist for several local Tree Service companies until operating his own company, M & J Tree Service for many years with his wife. He also worked as a Security Guard at the Whittier Vocational Technical High School where he earned the respect of the students and faculty.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, John enjoyed spending time with his family, especially vacationing in North Conway at the Green Meadows Campground, and recalling the summers he spent with his siblings growing up at the Dolly Copp Campground. An avid horseman, he won several championships with his riding ability at horse shows. He loved fishing and camping and all animals, especially horses.
He leaves his wife of fifty-one years, Mary Lou Sayers, of Atkinson, NH, two loving daughters; Joanne L. Sayers and her Partner, Patrick Kelly, of Plaistow, NH, and Jessica L. Sayers and her Partner, Scott Mouser, of Haverhill, a granddaughter; Heather and her husband, Joseph Coreau, of Biddeford, ME, two brothers; Herbert Sayers, of Manchester, NH, Thomas Sayers and his wife Barbara, of Nottingham, NH, and sisters; Margaret Richardson, of Haverhill, and Janet Fortin and her husband, Wayne, of Nottingham, NH, his mother in law, Zella Haskell, of West Newbury, and several nieces and nephews, including J.R. Fortin, with whom he had a close relationship. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward L. Sayers Jr. and Charles Sayers.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Tuesday, July 23 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Lawrence 01843. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Lisa G says
July 22, 2019 at 5:10 pmJohn I saw your woodchuck today and thought of you. Prayers to your wife and family.
Naren Patel says
July 22, 2019 at 9:55 pmOur Sincere condolences to the entire family of John and Mary Lou Sayers.
What a kind and selfless soul? You will be greatly missed.
May Lord give entire family the strength to coop with this replaceable loss.
RIP.
Naren & Padma Patel
Bert and Debby Noyes says
August 8, 2019 at 3:09 pmDear Mary Lou, Joanne, and Jessica, Herbie, Tommy, Peggy, and Janet,
I am sorry that we missed the funeral services for Johnny as we were away at the time. Barbara Jean did her best to let us know. We send our sincerest condolences. I still remember the many many times we visited Aunt Dolly and Uncle Eddie at their home on Amesbury Line Road. As kids, my brothers and I spent much of our time with Johnny, Herbie, Tommy, Chub, and Little Eddie chasing each other around the hills and woods surrounding the Sayers home, feeding the rabbits, and doing other fun cousin things. Peggy and Janet could run even faster than some of us. Those memories of time spent together have never faded.
Our Best Wishes,
Bert and Debby Noyes, and brothers Charlie, Dave, Steve, and Brian