Haverhill – John A. Boutin, 73, husband of Roberta A. (Fauth) Boutin, passed away after a short illness at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton on February 15, 2021 with his family by his side.
Born in Chelsea, Ma. He was the son of the late Alfred L. Boutin, Jr. and Annie (Kelley) Boutin. Raised and educated in Haverhill, he was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1965. He attended Fitchburg State College. John worked on diesel and heavy equipment for most of his life and retired as the mobile equipment manager of US and Canada for Covanta Energy. He taught at Whittier Tech in the Diesel Mechanic Shop. John served his community on the volunteer Groveland Fire Department. He was known as a hardworking man in his trade and at home. He built his own log cabin in Groveland. John enjoyed day trips all over New England, especially Cape Cod with his family. He coached Pentucket youth football for a few seasons. John will be remembered as a devoted family man, a good husband, father and grandfather who’s greatest accomplishment was his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
John is survived by his loving wife Roberta A. (Fauth) Boutin of Haverhill; their son Jon A. Boutin and his partner Cheri Gibbons of Merrimac, Ma; brother Alfred Boutin, Jr. and sister Kathy Boutin, both of Salem, NH; his beloved grandchildren Jenna Boutin, Austin Bernard and Katie Gibbons; and great grandson Riley Gibbons. He also survived by his loving father and mother-in-law Ronald and Janet Fauth of Groveland, Ma.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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James Rurak says
February 19, 2021 at 5:20 pmDear Mrs. Boutin and Family,
Please accept my condolences on John’s passing. I remember him in two ways. First, when the city had trouble with a fire engine, John helped us get past it. Beyond that, his expertise and generosity at what was then Ogden, helped me improve relations between the company and the city which then led to a long term, mutually beneficial contract. Secondly, we both had a laugh later on when we met in McD’s parking lot both having taken advantage of a 2 for 2 dollar double cheeseburger special.
Dan Dlugosz says
February 26, 2021 at 6:38 amKathy and Fred:
Please accept my belated condolences to you and Jackie’s family on his passing.
Take solace in all the wonderful memories that you have of him over the years, and may God’s love help to provide you comfort during this difficult time.