Methuen – Gary Matthew Simard, 44, of Methuen formerly of Haverhill, passed away on Wednesday, September 20 after a tragic swimming accident at Seabrook Beach.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Gary J. and Linda M. (Duquette) Simard. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Grammar School and Central Catholic High School, Class of 1997. Gary began his career working in the family business right here in Haverhill, Simard Gas and Oil Company, he then moved on to car sales at Jaffarian Motor Sales and for the past eight years he had been employed at the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, Mini of Peabody, where he was recently promoted to Finance Manager of which he was very proud.
Gary was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He lived for his children and his loving partner of fifteen years, Alexis T. Wronski. His family was the center of his life. His happiest of times were teaching the simple pleasures of life to his children. He was a fan of the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots and loved taking his family to games, fishing trips with his coworkers or a play day at Foxwoods Casino. He was outgoing and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary is survived by his partner and mother of his children, Alexis Tia Wronski, his children, Gary, Matthew, A.J., and Olivia Simard, all of Methuen. He also leaves his parents, Gary J. and his wife, Linda M. (Duquette) Simard of Haverhill and sisters, Kelly Simard of Haverhill and Lindsey Gentel and her husband Christopher of Haverhill and nieces and nephews Cailey and Chloe Simard and Ellie, Jett, and Stevie Gentel. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday September 25 from 4 until 7 PM. Funeral services will be held in the Funeral Home Monday evening at 7 PM. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Helen O'Brien says
September 22, 2023 at 11:39 amAlexis and family,
I am very sad to hear of this tragedy and so sorry I won’t be able to attend services, but will pray that God watch over you and your children.
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Ron Langlais says
September 22, 2023 at 8:09 pmGod’s blessings to Gary, family and friends. My your memories give you lasting peace in this difficult time.✝️
tony & karen rizzotti says
September 22, 2023 at 8:30 pmGary, Linda we so sorry to hear of the passing of your son Gary. I know how you must be feeling at this time I wish there was something I could say or do that would help. We will be thinking of you and the family in this time of sorrow.
Amy ( Beaudry) Frechette says
September 22, 2023 at 9:22 pmMy family lived next door many many years ago on Mt Dustin Ave. My brother and I were reminiscing today of all our fun memories as kids with Gary. We are truly sorry for your loss, may all of you find peace. ❤️💔
Mary Catherine Morrison-Littleton says
September 23, 2023 at 5:05 pmAlexis, We offer our sincere sympathy to your entire family. I met Gary just two weeks ago when my two sisters and I rented the other half of the ocean front duplex in Salisbury Beach. Gary shared how he loved Salisbury beach and we shared how the Morrison family had vacationed at Salisbury beach since the 1950’s. Gary would cook on the deck and frolic in the ocean with his family and friends. They shared their ocean cottage with family and friends during our two week stay and I had the opportunity to meet his childhood best friend. As we left on Tuesday morning to return home from our vacation Gary was leaving for work and we spoke briefly. Life is precious and glad we had the short opportunity to see Gary’s love for his family and friends. Alexis stay strong and remember your Hero!