Gail E. (Councilman) Eaton, wife of Oliver Eaton, of Haverhill passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at her home.
Gail was born in Lynn on December 13, 1944 to Maurice and Doris (Nelson) Councilman. She worked as a home health aide for 35 years for the local VNA, and enjoyed shopping and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. Gail was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Gail is survived by her husband Oliver Eaton of Haverhill, her sons Scott Painten and his wife JiJi of Haverhill, Christopher Eaton of Haverhill, and Jared Eaton and Autumn Wilkins of Haverhill; and her daughters Stacie Miller and her husband Harry of Haverhill, and Beth Huberdeau and her husband Michael of Atkinson, NH. She also leaves behind her brother Steven Councilman and his fiancé Alison of Atkinson, NH, and her sisters Sherry Dugas and her husband Gary of Atkinson, NH, Kristina Ramey and her husband Bob of Florida, and Julie Arguello and her husband Ubaldo of Florida; as well as her grandchildren: Serena, Nicholas, Alana, Jillian, Nathan, Ian, Mary, Alivia, Abigail, Jacob, and Julia Painten; and Eveleyn and Freya, Liliana and Aidelaine.
Services are private. Burial at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind and gentle person who always brought warmth and kindness to those around her. She will be deeply missed, and my thoughts are with all who loved her. May her beautiful memory bring comfort and peace during this difficult time.
The Mack Famliy
I am so very sorry. Gail was one of the kindest and most caring people I have known. She also had a great sense of humor! I have so many wonderful memories of her both in growing up as friends of your family but also through working with her in home care. She absolutely showed love and care to everyone in her life. You are all in our thoughts!
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