HAVERHILL – Dennis E. Babbitt, 81, of Haverhill, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
Dennis was born in Tewksbury to Herbert W. and Dorothea (Moody) Babbitt. Dennis and his brother Richard grew up on Essex Street near the railroad station, raised by Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald, very kind souls to take them in as youngsters. Dennis attended Tilton Elementary School and Haverhill High School. Richard remembers when Dennis came to see him in Southern California in the early 1970s. Both he and Dennis thought Dennis might try his luck in the movie industry, but California was not for him. After a short stay, Dennis returned to his hometown, Haverhill. In the later years the brothers would see each other when Richard returned for his high school reunions. Dennis was such an interesting person; he was the friend of local painter Mimi Johnson, he was a history buff, politically savvy, and very intelligent. Dennis was a well known institution in Haverhill, always out and about on one of his many bicycles. He was known to be kind, respectful and made a big impact on the lives of the people he met.
Dennis is survived by his brother Richard J. and his wife Kathleen D. Babbitt, of Friday Harbor, WA.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Thursday, January 18 from 4PM until 6 PM at the American Legion, Wilbur Comeau Post #4, 1314 N. Main Street, Haverhill. Burial will be on Friday, January 19 at the Assonet Burying Ground, Freetown, MA. Arrangements are in the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Kimberly Cotter says
January 12, 2024 at 1:52 amDennis,
I enjoyed our many talks when you would ride past my house. You always looked out for me and I appreciated it. Thank you. You are missed. Kim C.
dave nordengren says
January 12, 2024 at 3:49 pmgreat guy new him way back in the 70s loved nature rest in peace my friend
Shirley sanders says
January 12, 2024 at 9:38 pmA Tilton School classmate, you were a great kid and grew up to be a great happy man. R.I.P.
D Barrett says
January 14, 2024 at 11:49 pmYou were a kind soul and a free spirit. You will be greatly missed. RIP.
John Lenotte says
January 18, 2024 at 5:27 pmOne of Haverhill’s treasures. A valued member of society. Valued by all and especially American Legion Post 4. John Lenotte, Past Commander, Post4