Haverhill – Karen A. Everette, 76, of Haverhill passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 following a brief illness.
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’s Degree in Education at Franklin Pierce University class of 1991. She earned her Master’s 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’s cousins and friends.
Karen loved to cook and entertain her family and friends. She hosted ‘Friday night dinners’ 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.
Karen leaves behind her dear friend of 65 years, Paula J Paré, 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.
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.
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
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Karen was another big “sister” to me. I recall those hot summer nights when she and Paula would treat me to a hot fudge sundae at Dairy Queen. Funny, warm, loving and always interesting to talk with. Condolences to Paula and the extended Everette family.
Love, Jimmy and the Pare’s
So sorry to hear , she was a great person ,always smiling! Our condolences to all , she will be missed .
Karen you were always a joyful, loving cousin. I always look forward to seeing my “Haverhill” Family! I have such great memories of my grandmother taking me to see you all each and every weekend. I will truly miss seeing you and talking to you. With LOTS of LOVE!!!!
Paula and Family so sorry for your loss May Karen rest in Gods arms. God Bless
sincere sympathy. we have many memories of you, Paula and Pat at your home and apartment where we celebrated cocktail lounges and my cellar where we sat in front of the aquarium because we did not have a fireplace I hope you may see Pat up there and your parents and friends no longer with us
Donna and Sue, I’m so grateful that you brought Karen by the funeral parlor last week. Judy and I loved your family. I have nothing but wonderful memories of our childhood together. I will see you on Saturday.
Paula, Donna and family I was sorry to hear of passing of Karen at such a young age, I think she still had a scar on her forehead from when I hit her with a rock in the good old days. You are all in my thoughts.
Karen knew my late mom Anna Marcelonis from working in the Haverhill school system together. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her! My condolences to her family and her dear friend Paula. Sincerely, Justine Caron
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