Robert Chisnall

Haverhill – Robert W. Chisnall, 79, husband of Dorothea E. (Smith) Chisnall passed away December 19, 2016 in Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley surrounded by his loving family.Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Wesley and Helena R. (Garvey) Chisnall. He attended Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1955, where his love of cars began and where he learned automobile mechanics. He was employed as a mechanic for over 33 years at Marble Motors in Haverhill. Robert was a big sports fan of the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and the Bruins. In his spare time he enjoyed playing games of softball. He also enjoyed vacations in the mountains of Northern New England and loved road trips to Florida. Robert was a member of the Bradford Athletic Club for many years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his loving wife Dorothea, whom he shared 52 years of marriage, he is survived by his children, John R. Chisnall and his significant other Wendy of Haverhill Robert W. Chisnall, Jr. and his significant other Vicky of Hampton, NH Brenda M. Boisselle of Haverhill and Jody Ann Plourde and her husband Roland E. of Haverhill six grandchildren, Danielle Graham and her husband Justin of Haverhill, Andrew Plourde and his fiancé` Gina of Brighton, Connor Chisnall of Haverhill, Nicholas Boisselle, Brandon Boiselle and Adam Boiselle all of Haverhill several nieces and nephews and his grand dogs and great grand dogs whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his siblings, Wesley Chisnell, John R. Senter and Maryann Howes. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours Friday, December 23 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A family celebration will follow at 7:00PM in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, 10 Reed Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com