Haverhill – Richard David Ethier, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2022 in Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill on December 20, 1939 to Ida Marie (Cote) and Charles Eugene Ethier, Sr. He attended Haverhill public schools and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army National Guard with stints at Fort Dix and Fort Jackson. One of his earliest jobs was working for Al’s Pizza in Haverhill and for the rest of his life he would fondly reminisce about his time there. A skilled machine operator, he worked at Liberty Shoe, Allan Shoe, and Colonial Shoe. From 1962-1968 he worked at Western Electric and from 1968-1993 he worked for Borden Chemical.
Richard was a man of strong faith and a proud member of St. James Parish. He had a great sense of humor. He loved to play cards, especially 45’s, listen to “The King” Elvis Presley, and watch Tom Brady, whom Richard loved to let everyone know “is the Greatest Quarterback that ever lived!!!”.
Richard leaves behind a brother, Charles Ethier, Jr. and close niece Crystal Nolet. Three sons; Richard, Steven, and Brian Ethier along with their families. Richard leaves behind close family friends, the Roberts and Therrien families. He was known as “Grampie” to many; including Jeffrey and Patrick Roberts, Kyle Therrien, and Matt Marshall.
Richard was predeceased by his brother Paul Ethier; his sisters Sicille Delgrasso, Gloria Packard, Claire Willet, Juliette Belin, Dorothy Casey, and Irene Cherrise; and his sweetheart, Barbie Therrien.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend services on Tuesday May 31, 2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main Street Haverhill, MA 01830. A funeral service will be held at noon in the funeral home. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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My sincere sympathy to the Burrill family. I met Chucky when I was an aide at Haverhill High School. I worked with him for 2yrs there. I worked with many students during my time there. I don’t remember many of their names, but Chucky held a special place in my heart, because he was so sweet. Kenny Quimby was his side kick,and the two of them used to make me laugh so much.Hugs, and prayers to each of you. I hope all your happy memories will eventually lessen the sadness you have now.
My sincere condolences to Dick’s family, as well as the Therrien and Roberts families. Dick was very kind and thoughtful, and he always enjoyed the Christmas holiday. He will be missed.
To all my family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and Grampie
He gave a lot of love to all of us and made us enjoy our special
Times for dinner and certainly playing 45’s together
He will be missed
Nunnie From Sarasota Florida my
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