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1944
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2026
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Gail Eaton Obituary
Gail was born in Lynn on December 13, 1944 to Maurice and Doris (Nelson) Councilman. She worked as a home health aide for 35 years for the local VNA, and enjoyed shopping and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. Gail was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Gail is survived by her husband Oliver Eaton of Haverhill, her sons Scott Painten and his wife JiJi of Haverhill, Christopher Eaton of Haverhill, and Jared Eaton and Autumn Wilkins of Haverhill; and her daughters Stacie Miller and her husband Harry of Haverhill, and Beth Huberdeau and her husband Michael of Atkinson, NH. She also leaves behind her brother Steven Councilman and his fiancé Alison of Atkinson, NH, and her sisters Sherry Dugas and her husband Gary of Atkinson, NH, Kristina Ramey and her husband Bob of Florida, and Julie Arguello and her husband Ubaldo of Florida; as well as her grandchildren: Serena, Nicholas, Alana, Jillian, Nathan, Ian, Mary, Alivia, Abigail, Jacob, and Julia Painten; and Eveleyn and Freya, Liliana and Aidelaine.
Services are private. Burial at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Janice
March 17, 2026
Dear Scott, Stacie and Beth,
I am so sorry that your Mother has passed. Please know that Your Mom, and you are in my prayers.
XOXO
Janice Albanese Vinci
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