Haverhill – Roland C. Poor, 85, husband of Pauline L. (Homan) Poor, passed away Thursday, October 15th at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Rosamond G. (Clark) Poor. Raised in Merrimac, he attended Merrimac Public Schools. He started working at a very young age in local farms. A Korean War Veteran he proudly served his country enlisting in the United States Army and after three years of service he was honorably discharged in 1954. For 45 years Roland worked for the Lagasse family, 33 years as a truck driver for Brentwood Furniture Company and also the Lagasse Amusement Company. He was a founding member of the Merrimac Santa Parade and drove the Santa float for many years.Roland also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Haverhill. He was a member of the Wilbur Comeau American Legion Post in Haverhill.In addition to his loving wife he leaves his children Roland C. Poor, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Haverhill, Paul H. Poor and his wife Theresa (Morley) of Lee, NH, John W. Poor of Haverhill, Robert M. Poor of Haverhill, Richard E. Poor and his wife Laurene (Bryant)of Haverhill, James D. Poor and his wife Brenda (Nutter)of Haverhill a brother, Russell N. Poor and his wife Jeannette of Merrimac 10 grandchildren, Katrina Poor, Rebecca Moreno, Christopher Poor, Jeff Poor, Paul Poor, Jr., Melissa Visco, Richard J. Poor, Taylor Poor, Mackenzie Poor and Casey Poor and 5 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Joseph A. Poor and his sister, Barbara Dunn.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, October 18th from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will be on Monday, October 19th at 10:00AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Mill Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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