Henry Seymour III

Henry J. “Chipper” Seymour III, 62, of Madison, N.C., formerly, of Merrimac, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at the Caritas Holy Family Hospital, after being stricken ill suddenly.Born in Merrimac, he was the son of Henri J. Seymour Jr. and Josephine R. (Hargraves). He was educated in Merrimac public schools and was a 1966 graduate of Pentucket Regional High School.A decorated Vietnam War Veteran, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy soon after high school graduation. He spent the next four years entrenched behind enemy lines, deciphering communications. He was honorably discharged in 1970. He was employed as an assembler for the former AT&amp T in North Andover.Although he lived in Vermont and North Carolina for many years, he never forgot his New England roots. He loved Merrimac and Haverhill, and was contemplating a move back home. He loved spending time with family. He enjoyed playing cards and was a true Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.He leaves a son, Jeremiah Seymour and his fiancee Paula Zand, of Granada, West Indies his father, Mr. Henri J. “Giz” Seymour Jr, of Lawrence his mother, Mrs. Josephine R. (Hargraves) Leslie a brother, Steven A. Seymour two nephews, Simon and Jesse Seymour, all of Madison uncle and aunt, Joseph and Jo Ann Seymour, of Haverhill and many cousins. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Frances (Dalton) Seymour stepmother, Frances (Lench) Seymour and stepfather, George Leslie.ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. (Route 125) Haverhill. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, 65 Cedar St., Haverhill, MA 01830. www.comeau.com.