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Beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, and cousin.
John M. Sullivan, 42, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at High Pointe House in Haverhill after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
He was the beloved husband of Stephanie (Themelis) Sullivan, who survives him.
Born October 14, 1982 in Lowell, MA, the son of Michael J. III and the late Colleen A. (Murphy) Sullivan, John attended schools in Nashua, NH.
John was self-employed, working as a plasterer for twenty-five years in the construction industry.
Among his interests, John enjoyed working on his car, playing video games, fishing with his friend Jake, walking his dogs and had a love of collecting sneakers and watches.
Besides his wife, Stephanie, John is survived by his father, Michael J. Sullivan, III and his wife Ann of Kinston, NC; a sister, Joyce I. Sullivan of Manchester, NH; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his loving service dogs, Willow and Wylie.
Funeral services were held privately for his family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to may make contributions in his memory to American Cancer Society - Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL, MA – (978) 458-8768.
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Michael J Sullivan
January 7, 2025
Michael J Sullivan
January 7, 2025
In 1988 we all took a trip to Meredith, NH to my mother's house. Were John and I went ice fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee. It was Feb. school vacation time. He liked the fact drilling holes in the ice and setting up ice fishing tip ups. Running to trap to trap when the tips popped up. Subzero temperature no less. His nana showed up with some hot chocolate and said the wind chill was getting down quickly to -40 degrees. Time to pack in. We were using minnows for bait, and we had some left so John said there freezing in the bucket, so he set them loose in the fishing hole to give them a chance to live. Thats a fond memory how precious they are.
Michael J Sullivan
January 7, 2025
The day he was born. Weeks afterward his mother and I took him to have this picture taken. At a sears store where they had photographer. There were no cell phones back then which could have snaped all kinds of pics like today. I remember his little fingers squeezing mine tightly. Saying that's my boy. John Michael
Michael J Sullivan
January 4, 2025
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Michael J Sullivan
January 4, 2025
John Michael, you are and will forever be in my heart. I will carry you in my heart to my last breath. I will mourn for a while, but I know where you are now. (Matthew 5:4) My prayer was to know that you would for all eternity be in Heaven. God confirmed that for us while we prayed over you in the hospital, despite your condition at the time. If I could, I would have swapped places with you. But that wasn´t to be - you told me "stop it dad". You had God´s peace. (Philippians 4:7). I love you and miss you, but I know I will see you again in eternity. Love you son. Dad
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