Darryl MacLeod

Haverhill – Darryl B. MacLeod, 54, beloved husband of Susan G. (Beauregard) MacLeod, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 27, 2015. Born in Haverhill he was the son of Arthur “Archie” MacLeod and the late Joy R. (Starbird) MacLeod. He attended Haverhill public schools and was a graduate of Whittier Tech, Class of 1978 where he was certified in the diesel mechanic trade. As a young man, Darryl was a groomer for standard bread horses as his mother was an accomplished equestrian. He was employed as a truck driver and mechanic for Northside Carting Company and later P.T. Container Company. He was well known and highly respected in the entire New England racing circuit as he was an accomplished race car builder and mechanic for several racing teams. He was most proud of his daughter, Tonisia, who followed his footsteps as a talented mechanic and who is a race car driver. Darryl was known for his great sense of humor and he made friends with everyone he met. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him especially in the racing community. Surviving him in addition to his wife is a daughter, Tonisia S. MacLeod of Epping, NH a sister, Melinda (MacLeod) Potvin of Haverhill his biological father, George Basile, and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin Friday morning at 9:00 AM from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, Lincoln Avenue, Haverhill. Burial will be private. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com