David L. Comeau

David L. Comeau obituary, Rowley, MA

David L. Comeau

David Comeau Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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David Lee Comeau, (72), passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2024. His loving wife of 52 years and son, Dan by his side. David is now at peace after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers.
Born June 7th, 1952 at Cable Hospital to Louise and Donald Comeau, David spent his young life in Ipswich, MA with his two siblings Diane and Donna (of whom he was a very loving and protective older brother) along with his grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends nearby. He was a graduate of the Ipswich class of 1971. He married his high school sweetheart Deborah "Debbi" Marshall on September 9th, 1972 and they had two sons, Michael and Daniel, who were the light of his life.
Davids love of camping in the White Mountains with his family led them to purchase a cottage in Wolfeboro. It was there that he and Debbi spent much time with their sons Mike and Dan, and eventually their wives, Chastity and Carol. He was affectionately known as "Grampy" to his granddaughters Felicia, Nicole, Victoria, Sophia, Nora, and Aliza and great-grandchildren, Vivian, Skyler, and Fisher. Some of the happiest moments in life for David were spent enjoying the company of his loved ones on his boat or around a campfire.
David was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor with a natural knack for being a jokester. His quick, and at times, dry wit could leave many in his company to smile and ponder. His one-liners were clever and unmatched. He was generous, loving, loyal, and brave. He was clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all of his life experiences: automotive work, restaurant ownership, electrical work, woodworking, builder- he could fix or build anything. He lovingly bestowed his extensive knowledge and appreciation of his skills on to his sons. One of his crowning achievements was the beautiful home he and Debbi built, with their young sons. He will be remembered for the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them- and if you knew him, you knew it. He will be missed deeply by all who have come to know him.
David is survived by his wife Deborah, his sons Michael (Chastity) of New Bern, North Carolina and Daniel (Carol) of Sanbornville, New Hampshire, his 6 granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters Diane Comeau of Essex, MA and Donna (Mark) McKay of Conway, NH, sister-in-law Linda (Steve) Gianakakis, and their families. As well as many beloved cousins. David is preceded in death by his adoring mother, Louise Mallard Comeau, and father Donald Comeau.
Davids family would like to thank the staff at Care One in Beverly MA, and the hospice team of Care Dimensions for their kind and compassionate care given to David and his family.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., at F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Rowley Burial Ground, Main Street, Rowley, MA. To light a memorial candle or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.
~ Arrangements entrusted to F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home ~
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