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Sylvia L. (Duston) Maxwell February 23, 1961 - May 15, 2019

Sylvia L. (Duston) Maxwell, 58, passed away at Holy Family in Haverhill with her loving family by her side.

Born in Exeter, NH, she was the daughter of the Norman P. Duston, Sr. of Haverhill and the late Alice A. (Delorey) Duston. She was educated in Haverhill and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1979. Sylvia was employed in the shoe industry for many years, working as a machine operator for GFI Leewood Corporation. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of a league at Academy Lanes. Sylvia was a big New England Patriots fan and never missed watching a game. She loved dancing, playing pool and spending time with her family. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending as much time as possible with them. Sylvia was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sylvia is survived by her children, Alyce A. Deveau and her husband Mark Rutherford of Haverhill; James M. Maxwell and his wife Amber of Haverhill; two beloved grandchildren, Michelle M. Duston and James M. Rutherford; her siblings, Norman Duston, Jr. of Southbridge; Robert Duston and his wife Judith of Haverhill; Terry Paradis and her husband Edward of Londonderry, NH; Mary Paro and her husband Mark of Allenstown, NH; Penny Rizan of Rochester, NH; and several nieces, nephews and several great nieces and nephews; and a great-great niece and nephew.

 

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 7:00PM. Donations may be made to help the family with funeral expenses through Comeau Funeral Home. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

Condolences(4)

  1. James says

    Alice ,jimmy
    Sorry to hear about your mother.may god watch over you and guide you in the coming days !

  2. Mari & Walter says

    So very sorry for the loss of someone so very special

  3. Claire Brugnani says

    Sylvia, Thinking of all the fun we had over the years. Asking God to keep your family strong thru these very sad and trying times. R.I.P. our dear friend. Fly with the angels. Love you

  4. Steve Williams says

    Haven’t seen you in years can’t make it to your services sounds like you put up the good fight may you rest in peace

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