HAVERHILL: Daniel George Sexton, 54, a lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away Wednesday, May 27, peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Joan (Champoux) Sexton. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1979.
Dan was employed as a building contractor working alongside with his late father for Donald Sexton Carpentry for many years before suffering a debilitating stroke in 1993.
He was previously employed as a quality control inspector at the former Wang Laboratories in Lowell.
After 14 months in rehabilitation hospital, Dan was released and returned home to continue his life confined to a wheel chair, and continue his life he did. To the passerby on the street, Dan could have been pitied, but by those who knew him he was nothing short of awe inspiring. His sheer will and determination and with help from his family, many nurses, caretakers, and friends he would live an independent life on his own terms. Although his physical mobility and speech were limited, he managed better than most to communicate with the people around him and get to anywhere he needed to be. An avid fisherman, Dan was a daily customer on Eastman’s fishing boats in Seabrook. He loved music and being very social, he enjoyed a good party. He attended many concerts and was the DJ at several events. Dan loved camping, the beach and friendly card games. Dan had a big heart and never complained of his situation. He had a great sense of humor and took life as it came.
He is survived by his brother, Wayne D. and his wife, Donna (Leavitt) Sexton of Bradford; loving nieces, Jacquelyn L. Sexton of Bradford and Casey E. Sexton of Somerville and Jessica Rose Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; nephews, David D. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H., Michael A. Sexton of Haverhill, Donald F. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; and great-nephew, Brogan Sexton, aunts, and several cousins, all of whom will miss him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Dennis, David and James Sexton.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, or www.joslin.org. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Joan (Champoux) Sexton. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1979.
Dan was employed as a building contractor working alongside with his late father for Donald Sexton Carpentry for many years before suffering a debilitating stroke in 1993.
He was previously employed as a quality control inspector at the former Wang Laboratories in Lowell.
After 14 months in rehabilitation hospital, Dan was released and returned home to continue his life confined to a wheel chair, and continue his life he did. To the passerby on the street, Dan could have been pitied, but by those who knew him he was nothing short of awe inspiring. His sheer will and determination and with help from his family, many nurses, caretakers, and friends he would live an independent life on his own terms. Although his physical mobility and speech were limited, he managed better than most to communicate with the people around him and get to anywhere he needed to be. An avid fisherman, Dan was a daily customer on Eastman’s fishing boats in Seabrook. He loved music and being very social, he enjoyed a good party. He attended many concerts and was the DJ at several events. Dan loved camping, the beach and friendly card games. Dan had a big heart and never complained of his situation. He had a great sense of humor and took life as it came.
He is survived by his brother, Wayne D. and his wife, Donna (Leavitt) Sexton of Bradford; loving nieces, Jacquelyn L. Sexton of Bradford and Casey E. Sexton of Somerville and Jessica Rose Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; nephews, David D. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H., Michael A. Sexton of Haverhill, Donald F. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; and great-nephew, Brogan Sexton, aunts, and several cousins, all of whom will miss him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Dennis, David and James Sexton.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, or www.joslin.org. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.
HAVERHILL: Daniel George Sexton, 54, a lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away Wednesday, May 27, peacefully, with his family by his side, at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Joan (Champoux) Sexton. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1979.
Dan was employed as a building contractor working alongside with his late father for Donald Sexton Carpentry for many years before suffering a debilitating stroke in 1993.
He was previously employed as a quality control inspector at the former Wang Laboratories in Lowell.
After 14 months in rehabilitation hospital, Dan was released and returned home to continue his life confined to a wheel chair, and continue his life he did. To the passerby on the street, Dan could have been pitied, but by those who knew him he was nothing short of awe inspiring. His sheer will and determination and with help from his family, many nurses, caretakers, and friends he would live an independent life on his own terms. Although his physical mobility and speech were limited, he managed better than most to communicate with the people around him and get to anywhere he needed to be. An avid fisherman, Dan was a daily customer on Eastman’s fishing boats in Seabrook. He loved music and being very social, he enjoyed a good party. He attended many concerts and was the DJ at several events. Dan loved camping, the beach and friendly card games. Dan had a big heart and never complained of his situation. He had a great sense of humor and took life as it came.
He is survived by his brother, Wayne D. and his wife, Donna (Leavitt) Sexton of Bradford; loving nieces, Jacquelyn L. Sexton of Bradford and Casey E. Sexton of Somerville and Jessica Rose Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; nephews, David D. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H., Michael A. Sexton of Haverhill, Donald F. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; and great-nephew, Brogan Sexton, aunts, and several cousins, all of whom will miss him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Dennis, David and James Sexton.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, or www.joslin.org. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.
Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Joan (Champoux) Sexton. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1979.
Dan was employed as a building contractor working alongside with his late father for Donald Sexton Carpentry for many years before suffering a debilitating stroke in 1993.
He was previously employed as a quality control inspector at the former Wang Laboratories in Lowell.
After 14 months in rehabilitation hospital, Dan was released and returned home to continue his life confined to a wheel chair, and continue his life he did. To the passerby on the street, Dan could have been pitied, but by those who knew him he was nothing short of awe inspiring. His sheer will and determination and with help from his family, many nurses, caretakers, and friends he would live an independent life on his own terms. Although his physical mobility and speech were limited, he managed better than most to communicate with the people around him and get to anywhere he needed to be. An avid fisherman, Dan was a daily customer on Eastman’s fishing boats in Seabrook. He loved music and being very social, he enjoyed a good party. He attended many concerts and was the DJ at several events. Dan loved camping, the beach and friendly card games. Dan had a big heart and never complained of his situation. He had a great sense of humor and took life as it came.
He is survived by his brother, Wayne D. and his wife, Donna (Leavitt) Sexton of Bradford; loving nieces, Jacquelyn L. Sexton of Bradford and Casey E. Sexton of Somerville and Jessica Rose Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; nephews, David D. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H., Michael A. Sexton of Haverhill, Donald F. Sexton of Plaistow, N.H.; and great-nephew, Brogan Sexton, aunts, and several cousins, all of whom will miss him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Dennis, David and James Sexton.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, or www.joslin.org. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.
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