Haverhill – Karen A. Everette, 76, of Haverhill passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 following a brief illness.<\/p>\n
Karen was the daughter of the late James and Helen (Lemire) Everette. She graduated from Haverhill High School in 1966. She graduated from NECC class of 1968 with an Associate Degree in Accounting. Karen became a substitute teacher in the Haverhill Elementary school system while studying for her Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Education at Franklin Pierce University class of 1991. She earned her Master\u2019s Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1992. Karen taught at CGS in Methuen for 16 years. She also enjoyed being the drama director at CGS. She loved teaching and working with the students. Karen came out of retirement to teach her great-niece Rachel in her home during covid. In addition to schoolwork, she taught Rachel how to sew blankets and clothes for Rachel\u2019s cousins and friends.<\/p>\n
Karen loved to cook and entertain her family and friends. She hosted \u2018Friday night dinners\u2019 weekly for the family to get together, a tradition started by her parents. Karen loved to do things herself. She took on many projects, especially if given the opportunity to use a new tool or gadget. Her favorite holidays were Christmas and Halloween when she often dressed in costume. At Christmas, she would decorate her entire home and entertain many family and friends.<\/p>\n
Karen leaves behind her dear friend of 65 years, Paula J Par\u00e9, sister Donna Traficante and her husband Rod, brother Jack Everette and his wife Adren, and sister Sue Dunbar and her husband Ron. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews: Mark Traficante and his wife Stephanie, Jay Traficante and his wife Amy, Summer Scriber, Alicia (Dunbar) Thomas and her husband Aaron, and Alex Dunbar and his wife Miah. Great nieces and nephews: Zachary, Kylie, Logan, Tatum, Rachel, Ryan, Everette, and Owen. She will be missed by her dog, Lola. She leaves behind many cousins and close friends.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W. Suite 205, Lilburn, GA 30047 or Teach for America, 50 Milk St. Boston, MA 02109.<\/p>\n
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours Friday, July 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St, Haverhill. A Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 12, at 10:00 AM at All Saints Parish, Bellevue Ave. Haverhill. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hilldale Ave. Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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