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John J. Carroll, 81 July 29, 1942 - September 22, 2023

Date of Funeral

October 7, 2023

HAVERHILL – John Carroll, formerly of the Villages, FL, and Newburyport, MA, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at All American Assisted Living in Kingston, NH, after a long but brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.

John was born in Portsmouth, NH, to the late Matthew Joseph and Ethel (Cairns) Carroll. He was raised in Gloucester and Essex, MA, along with his two sisters and two brothers. He graduated from Haverhill Trade School in 1960 and served in the National Guard for four years. John married Joanne, his only true love, and together they raised their twin daughters in Newburyport, MA.

As a skilled tool and die maker, facilities manager, and production manager, John worked for United Shoe Machinery, Myerson Tooth, and Cambridge Tool & Die. His most fulfilling job was successfully owning and operating Randall Press Printing in Portsmouth for twenty years. John was especially proud of the post and beam house he built with Joanne, his knack for home and car repairs, his golf swing, his pool shots, and his Dad jokes.  He rooted for the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, and he was an active member of The Villages Red Sox Nation Club and the The Villages Billiards Club.  Despite his debilitating Parkinson’s symptoms, John spent the last three months of his life making a good impression on all the aides and nurses who lovingly cared for him.

John is predeceased by his parents and sister Diana Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Joanne (Griffith) Carroll, daughter Melanie Smith and her husband Eric of Haverhill, MA, and daughter Missy Barrett and her husband Kevin of Wakefield, MA. He leaves behind six grandchildren: Joshua (and wife Brooke) Smith, Alex Smith, Amelia (and husband Steven) DiPrizio, Grace LoPriore, Matthew LoPriore, and Jesse Smith. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Doyle and husband Neil Suchy, his brother Richard Carroll and wife Judy, his brother William Carroll and partner Brenda Duncan, sister-in-law Virginia Michaels, several nieces and nephews, other extended family members and good friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Family and friends are welcome to attend calling hours on Saturday, October 7 from 10AM until 12PM, followed by a celebration of John’s life at 12PM at the Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Joni and Friends New England https://joniandfriends.org/new-england/, a local organization serving people with disabilities. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

 

ARRANGEMENTS:  Family and friends are welcome to attend calling hours on Saturday, October 7 from 10AM until 12PM, followed by a celebration of John's life at 12PM at the Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Joni and Friends New England https://joniandfriends.org/new-england/, a local organization serving people with disabilities. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

 

Condolences(8)

  1. Jacquelyn Fay Eshbach says
    September 26, 2023 at 9:15 pm

    Joanne and family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure having met you and John. May God bless you and yours. Barry and Jackie Eshbach

  2. Lucille Walker says
    September 27, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    We are so sorry, Joanne. John was truly a wonderful man–funny, easy to talk to and oh, so kind. Sending our love.
    Lucille and Harry

  3. Anonymous says
    September 27, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    Joanne and Girls, so sorry to read about John. Have great memories of all of you on Cherry St. felt like you never left. Always referred to your house as Missy’s and Melanie’s. Please accept our sympathies. Sandy, Jerry and Family

  4. STEVE ATWELL says
    September 27, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    RIP. COUSIN……

  5. Nancy Calhoun says
    September 28, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Dear Joanne, I was so sad to read John’s obituary this morning in The Daily Sun.My heart goes out to you in your grief. I remember John as the sweetest, kindest man with a little twinkle in his eye. Never got to play pool with him but I know it was his favorite thing to do. Please know that Iam thinking of you and wish you well.

  6. Jim & Mary Jo Ulm says
    September 28, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    Joanne so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers,

  7. William H Carroll says
    October 2, 2023 at 2:45 am

    John will be missed by many thoughts and prayers for the family and lots of love sent their way with peace and comfort

  8. Jim and Carol Rush says
    October 9, 2023 at 12:39 am

    John and Joanne,
    You were the first couple we met in The Villages and we loved spending time with you. We will miss John and all his stories about his jobs. You are like family to us and we love you both.
    Carol and Jim

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