Obituaries
Robert E. Kimball Sr., 61; longtime construction worker
A Navy veteran, Robert E. Kimball Sr. worked most of his life as an independent contractor in the construction industry. He was employed by various companies in the Haverhill area, including Al Crepeau Construction, and Early and Son's. More recently, he was a partner in A & A Construction Co., retiring in the early 1990s due to illness.
"He was always willing to help out anybody with construction work, other companies, anybody," said Mr. Kimball's daughter, Melissa L. Clark, who cared for her father in recent years after he became ill. "Even when he was sick and wasn't able to do construction work, he still enjoyed being around the work and the people."
After a long courageous battle with diabetes, Robert E. Kimball Sr. died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at Merrimack Valley Hospital. He was 61 and a lifelong resident of Haverhill.
"He was very well known in the city," said Mr. Kimball's brother-in-law, James A. Guyot of Haverhill. "He was a longtime contractor in the city and did a lot of work with heavy equipment. He was always digging holes."
Mr. Kimball was also known for wearing his signature polka-dotted welder's hats.
"When he didn't have the hat on, people sometimes wouldn't recognize him," his daughter said.
Mr. Kimball was born in Haverhill, son of Lee M. and Edith M. (Pickles) Kimball. He lived in Haverhill all of his life and was a graduate of Haverhill High School Class of 1964.
Upon graduation from high school, Mr. Kimball enlisted into the Navy, proudly serving his country on the U.S.S. Zellars, DD-777 during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his work in the construction industry, Mr. Kimball managed the former Riverview Drive-in Theater in Haverhill.
Mr. Kimball, a member of the AMVETS Post 147 in Haverhill, was an avid race car fan who was involved with many local racing teams, his latest venture being with J.R. Baril Racing Team where he was known as "Rooster."
"He loved being part of the crew (of J.R. Baril Racing Team) and enjoyed being with the guys. They had a lot of fun together," Melissa L. Clark said.
Mr. Kimball spent many days at Crescent Farms in Ward Hill with his friends and enjoyed going for rides and taking in the scenery with his daughter and dog, Oreo.
His family wishes to express gratitude for the support and care given to him by his many doctors and nurses over the years.
Mr. Kimball is survived by his son, Robert E. Kimball Jr., and his fiance, Gretchen Rothrock, of Salem, N.H.; two daughters, Stacy P. Sullivan of Riverview, Fla., Melissa L. and her husband Lorin J. Clark; his mother, Edith M. (Pickles) Kimball; a sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor J. and James A. Guyot, all of Haverhill; six grandchildren, Michael, Chelsea and Andrea Kimball of Salem, N.H., Alisandra "Lexi" Antonakis, Olivia and Haleigh Sullivan of Riverview, Fla.; an aunt, Ruth Giarruso of North Andover; and several cousins. He leaves former wives, Kathleen S. Jackson and Diana M. (Ricci) Nissen.
His father, Lee Myron Kimball, died in 1985.
Arrangements were by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. The funeral as well as a Mass of Christian burial at St. John the Baptist Church was held Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008. A springtime burial will take place in the family lot at Meeting House Cemetery, Danville, N.H. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Kimball's name to Merrimack Valley Dialysis Center, 100 Milk St., Methuen, MA 01844.
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Alice Pedersen
BURLINGTON — Alice Pedersen of Burlington, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at the age of 97.
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Beloved daughter of the late Harold R. and Alice P. Morse of Haverhill. Dear wife of the late Elmer Anders Pederson (1898 to 1987). Loving mother of Andrew H. Pedersen of Springfield and Jeffrey M. Pedersen of Burlington. Caring grandmother to Eric, Celia, Brian, Justin, Laura, Shayna, Sabrina, Jacinda and Jalina. -
Arthur C. Oestrich, 74
HAVERHILL — Arthur C. Oestrich, 74, beloved husband of Judith A. (Southard) Oestrich, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010.
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Born in Hancock, N.Y. on April 21, 1936, Mr. Oestrich was the son of the late Arthur C. and Anna J. (Wilbur) Oestrich. -
Clarron W. Tuck, 98
BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Clarron W. Tuck, 98, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 in the Wingate at Haverhill, following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Mary Louise (Colby) Tuck who died in February, 2004.
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David S. Kiernan, 69
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mr. David Seton Kiernan, 69, of Little Rock, Ark., died on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
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Don Burlingame, 54
HAVERHILL — Don Burlingame, 54, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 after a long illness, which never broke his spirit or his sense of humor.
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Harry O. Woodard, 89
RAYMOND, N.H. — Mr. Harry O. Woodard, 89, of Raymond, N.H., died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at the Manchester Veteran's Hospital, Manchester, N.H.
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J. Emerson Wall, 87
HAVERHILL — Mr. J. Emerson Wall, 87, of Haverhill, died Monday, Aug 23, 2010 at the Prescott House in North Andover.
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He was born in Lawrence, Sept 25, 1922, son of the late Joseph Vignan and Ella Wall. Mr. Wall was educated in the Lawrence Public Schools and was a graduate of Lawrence High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and served during World War II. -
John H. Gronner, 90
PEABODY — John H. Gronner, 90, devoted husband of Vera (Bake!) Gronner, of Peabody, loving father of Tammy Kallman of Salem, N.H. and Sam Gronner of Fort Lee, N.J., died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 in Plantation, Fla,
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John Sosnowski, 63
HAVERHILL — John "Paul" Sosnowski, 63, of Haverhill, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
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Kathryn Blinn Krafton, 62
HAVERHILL — Kathryn Blinn (Kavanaugh) Krafton, 62, of Haverhill, formerly of Ossineke, Mich., died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by her loving family.
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Loretta M. Steer, 94
NEWTON, N.H. — Loretta Marie (Morin) Steer, 94, of Newton, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010.
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Born and raised in Haverhill, daughter of the late Arthur and Caroline (Dwyer) Morin, she attended St. Joseph Grammar School and was a graduate Haverhill High School, Class of 1935. She worked as a secretary for the Haverhill School Department for 22 years before retiring in 1976. -
Mary M. Miserlis, 88
SOUTH YARMOUTH — Ms. Mary M. Miserlis, 88, of South Yarmouth and formerly of Haverhill, died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 23. 2010 at Cape Cod Hospital.
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Born in Haverhill, she was the loving daughter of the late George and Demetra (Scumniotales) Miserlis. She was educated in the Haverhill school system and graduated from Haverhill High School in 1940. -
Michael N. Walker, 46
ACWORTH Ga. — Michael N. Walker, 46, of Acworth, Ga., died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010.
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A native of Plaistow, N.H. and a graduate of Timberlane Regional High School, Michael was an apartment maintenance supervisor with The Emperiam Property Management Company in Georgia. He was a member of the Northwest Church in Acworth, Ga. -
Monique I. Croteau
HAVERHILL — Love all whom you hold dear. Precious is the time that you share. Do not wait for tomorrow, for tomorrow may not be. Monique Irene Croteau, walked home to be with her mom on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 surrounded by her family and loved ones.
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Robert W. Buckley Jr.
HAVERHILL — Robert W. Buckley Jr., Deputy Fire Chief Retired, of the Bradford section of Haverhill, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
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Shirley F. Gigliotti, 81
HAVERHILL — Shirley F. (Ferguson) Gigliotti, 81, of Haverhill, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness.
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Anna E. Yeaton, 78
GEORGETOWN — Anna E. (Evans) Yeaton, 78, of Georgetown, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 at the Holy Family Hospital, surrounded by her family.
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Anna was born in Middleton on Feb. 9, 1932 to Benjamin and Thelma Evans. She has a younger sister, Thelma and an older brother, the late Clement Evans and his wife, Jennie, of Texas. -
Celeste E. Cronin, 77
HAVERHILL — Celeste E. (Dufresne) Cronin, 77, of Haverhill, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital with her family by her side, after a sudden illness.
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Clarence R. Martin, 43
RUMFORD, Maine — Clarence R. "Chuck" Martin, 43, of Roxbury Road, Mexico, Maine, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at the Rumford Hospital, Rumford, Maine.
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Daniel F. Lynch, 47
WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. — Daniel F. Lynch, 47, of Weeki Wachee, formerly of Plaistow, N.H., passed away on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Fla.
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He was the beloved husband of Mary (LoConte) Lynch.
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