Haverhill – Gerard G. Martin, 85, husband of the late Lorraine (Mascarito) Martin passed away Wednesday, March 16 at Holy Family at Merrimack Valley surrounded by his loving family.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Roseanna (Hevey) Martin. He attended St. Joseph’s Grammar School and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1948. He was a long time parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church and All Saints Parish. Mr. Martin was employed at the former Western Electric in No. Andover as a layout operator and then retired from Lucent Technologies in 1991. He was also employed at Shamrock Liquors. Mr. Martin was a co-owner of Martin Distinctive Flooring in Haverhill. He was a member of the Victor Emmanuel Lodge 1646 and the Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corp, where he served as president of both. He enjoyed marching the Corp for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Liberty Club. Mr. Martin was an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He also enjoyed attending Boston College football games and Haverhill High School football games, sitting on the 50 yard line. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and treasured every moment with them, especially the holidays. His great grandson, Lucas Tyler Chute was his pride and joy. He is survived by his daughter Marie Melanson and her companion Richard Iannalfo Sr. of Haverhill granddaughter Dawn Chute and her husband Dave of Haverhill his great grandson Lucas Tyler Chute of Haverhill step granddaughter Kayla Chute his sister, Sister Therese Martin, SCO of Lowell his brother, Rev. Normand J. Martin, SM of Boston former son in law James Melanson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Lillian P. Bentley, Yvette Vallieres and Joseph R. Martin. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday, March 21 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday morning at 9:00AM from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00AM at All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, No. Broadway, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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