William J. Comeau, 82, of Salisbury, formerly of Haverhill, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport after a brief illness.Born in Keene, N.H., he was the son of the late Maurice J. and Susan (Monroe) Comeau. He was educated in Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1945.A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He received the World War II Victory Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon. His memberships include, American Legion Post 70, Seabrook, NH, VFW Lorraine Post 29, Haverhill, AMVETS Post 147, Haverhill, and life member Haverhill Ridge Runners Fish and Game, Haverhill. Mr. Comeau was a skilled metal fabricator and applied his trade throughout a lengthy career.He was a 50-year member of the Sheet Metal Worker’s International Association, Local 17, Dorchester, retiring in 1990. For the latter part of his career, Bill had the fortunate privilege of working along side his son, Mark, who owns Comeau Sheet Metal, in Haverhill.He leaves his beloved companion of 24 years, Paula Hughes, of Salisbury daughter and son in law, Debra A. and Daniel Goulet, of Hollis, N.H., three sons and their wives, Gregory W. and Linda Comeau, of Haverhill, Mark S. and Marie Comeau, of Methuen, and William J. and Michele (Rizzotti) Comeau, of Plaistow, N.H. two sisters, Geraldine A. Lanen, of Easthampton, Marlene C. Fitzgerald, of Haverhill 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Suzanne A. Chareth.ARRANGEMENTS: At the request of Mr. Comeau, funeral services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. (Route 125), Haverhill. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, 65 Cedar St., Haverhill, MA 01830. www.comeaufuneral.com.
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