HAVERHILL – Clifford D. Demeritt, 68, of Haverhill passed away on Monday July 29 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Clifford was born in Haverhill, he was the son of Clifford E. and Margaret B. (Flammia) Demeritt. Clifford was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, class of 1973, and then went on to proudly serve in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 until 1976, during which time he was stationed in Washington DC and Camp David for President Ford. He then received his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England College and served on the Haverhill Police Department for 38 years. Clifford was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time at his camp in West Newfield, ME. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
Clifford is survived by his children Ryan Demeritt and his wife Jill Demeritt of Epping, NH, Katelyn Demeritt of Haverhill, and Meghan Flood of Punta Gorda, FL. He also leaves behind his brother Dennis C. Demeritt and his wife Ellen of Haverhill, sister Joy Ann (Demeritt) Ethier and her husband Don of W. Newfield, ME, sister in law Julie Demeritt of Haverhill, and cherished granddaughter Harper Demeritt. Clifford was predeceased by his brother David M. Demeritt.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Friday, August 2 from 4PM until 7PM, with Marine Corps Honor Guard presentation at 6PM, at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Haverhill Police Relief Association, 40 Bailey Blvd, Haverhill, MA 01830 or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Keith Nelson says
July 30, 2024 at 8:20 pmI would like to send my Sincere Condolences to the Entire Demerit Family. It has been quite a while, but I remember him well growing up in Mt Washington neighborhood., and later serving his Country and Community. My Thoughts are with you.
Milton Taylor says
July 30, 2024 at 8:36 pmTo the Demeritt family my sincerest condolences.
Cliff’s Dad and mine were friends and served together on the HPD for years. Over the past years had many conversations with Cliff at Charlie’s Variety during lunch or snacks.
Surprised and shocked, may he RIP.
James Tzitzon says
July 30, 2024 at 9:19 pmMy deepest sympathies to his family. A great guy, gone way too soon.
Karen & Dave Currier says
July 30, 2024 at 11:31 pmRyan, Katie and family,
Cliffy was one of a kind. His humor and his knowledge was essential to our work day. He made time to chat and laugh along the way. He loved his family and he was overjoyed with the births of his children. He was so happy and bragged about his kids. We all know that he looked forward to taking November off for his annual hunting trip. Dave enjoyed a few of those hunting trips with the guys.
Life is short, but memories last a lifetime. Keep those memories close to your heart. Cliffy will surely be missed by all that know and love him.
Luis A Gonzalez says
July 31, 2024 at 11:48 amI will always remember you from the good old days at badolato store you were a good friend RIP my condolences to the family