Harriet Hartford

Haverhill – Harriet L. (Chase) Hartford, 82, wife of the late Irwin D. Hartford, passed away December 5, 2018 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen with her loving family by her side.Born September 21, 1936 in Byfield, she was the daughter of the late Ernest S. and Elizabeth (Wing) Chase. She attended Newburyport schools and was a graduate of Newburyport High School. Harriet was employed as a Floor Manager at Davco Manufacturing and Allen Shoe Company, both in Haverhill. She also worked as a laundress at the Kenoza Manor in Haverhill. Harriet’s family has fond memories of her as young children, always playing hopscotch, jumping rope or other games. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was known for her cooking and baking and hosting all the holidays. She opened her home to all, family and friends and loved family gatherings. Harriet had a big heart and cared for all she came to know and love. She will be missed by all her family and friends.Harriet is survived by her children, Marilyn Brown and her husband Reggie of Amesbury Richard Chase of Shirley Alice Fournier and her partner Norman Kennedy of Clearwater, FL Diana Fuller and her partner Rafael Velazquez of Haverhill Debra Bretton of Sandown, NH MaryJo Alvarez and her partner James Comier of Dracut Brenda Alvarez and her partner David Giniers of Haverhill Darlene Chase and Laurie Grover of Haverhill Lisa Chase and partner Jose Perez of Haverhill Barbara Chase and partner Miguel Cuevas of Haverhill 29 Grandchildren 63 Great Grandchildren and 15 Great Great Grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Helen (Chase) McIntyre and her husband Ronald McIntyre her daughter Donna Chase 5 grandchildren brothers Freddie, Raymond and Tommy sisters Marilyn, Christine and Mary Elizabeth.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service at The Salvation Army Church, 395 Main Street, Haverhill on Tuesday, December 11 from 5:00PM until 6:30PM. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com