HAVERHILL – Alan E. MacAvoy, 87, of Haverhill, died on Thursday, June 29, surrounded by loving family at his home in Haverhill.
Alan was born in Haverhill on June 4, 1936 to Paul E. and Louise M. (Webster) MacAvoy. He was educated in Haverhill schools and graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1954. Alan worked in construction across the Merrimack Valley at Torrisi Construction, M & E Construction and Methuen Construction. He was most proud of his time working with his father at Paul E. MacAvoy Cleaners and delivering propane fuel for Palmer Gas & Oil. Alan enjoyed keeping his swimming pool water spotlessly clean and washing and waxing his car. He loved spending time with family, and especially sitting on the front porch with his loving wife of 67 years, Irene. Alan’s family would like to give a special thanks to all the wonderful caring people at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Methuen.
Alan is survived by his wife of 67 years Irene R. (Simard) MacAvoy, Haverhill, his son Brian MacAvoy and wife Elizabeth, Haverhill, daughter Linda and husband Dennis Hovey, Haverhill, daughter Louise Gorman, Freeport, ME, and son Tod MacAvoy, Rota Spain. Alan also leaves behind nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Paul W. MacAvoy.
ARRANGEMENTS: A private celebration of life for the family will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Lynn Cobb says
July 3, 2023 at 4:53 pmAlan enthusiastically greeted and talked to me every single time I saw him. He was a terrific man and what a legacy he leaves with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May all who loved him find peace and joy in his memory.
Karen (Allen) Currier says
July 11, 2023 at 2:09 pmLinda and family,
I had the pleasure of seeing your parents last year, after all these years. They enjoyed the Greek festival and it was so great to see them again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold onto the wonderful memories that you have of your dad and smile every time you think of him. Much love