Queen of all MothersHaverhill – Evelyn M. (Brunell) Slavit, 91, wife of the late William “Red” Slavit, passed away on Saturday, December 19th at the Hannah Duston Nursing home surrounded by her loving family.Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Brunell. She attended Haverhill Public Schools. Evelyn began her career in the local shoe industry before marrying and then devoted the rest of her time taking care of her family. With her husband Red, she raised nine children in Haverhill. She dedicated her life doing for others, caring for the less fortunate, feeding and sheltering animals with a selfless, unconditional love. Evelyn loved nature and wildlife. Daily she fed the birds and all helpless creatures.Evelyn leaves behind her children, Patricia M. Kvinlaug and her husband Hans of Bradford Richard A. Slavit of Haverhill Kathleen A. Smith of Dracut Betty-Ann Slavit of Hampton, NH James K. Slavit and his wife Marie of Haverhill Timothy J. Slavit of East Kingston, NH Donna M. Slavit of Rye, NH and Diann M. Slavit-Baylis of Topsfield 16 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren her sister, Elizabeth Villers of Haverhill and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son William J. Slavit, Jr. and her brothers, Alfred, William and Ronald Smith.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, December 27th from 2:00PM until 5:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Monday morning at 9:00AM from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 110 Lincoln Avenue, Haverhill at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to Somebody Cares New England, 358 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA 01832. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com. Evelyn’s family wish to thank the kind folks at the Hannah Duston and Hospice who took such good care of her.
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