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      Barbara R. (Burke) Esmeal, 75

HAVERHILL, MA

Barbara R. (Burke) Esmeal, 75, of Haverhill died Thursday May 8, 2008 at the Merrimack Valley after a brief illness.

Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Mary (Lane) Burke and lived here all of her life. She attended Haverhill public schools and was a Graduate of Haverhill High School Class of 1951. Mrs. Esmeal’s life was one that was devoted to the care and teaching of children, whether it be her own two sons, her grandchildren, the neighborhood children, or the many thousands of students she touched as a Teacher at Ann Crane’s Kindergarten, or Pine Knoll Kindergarten. She worked at Ann Crane Kindergarten for over thirty years and later would work the afternoon sessions at Pine Knoll Kindergarten for ten years.

Known to have a strong presence in her neighborhood she was described as being a professional mother. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially if it was a day at the beach.

The widow of the late Richard A. Esmeal who died in 1985, she leaves her sons, David C. Esmeal and his companion, Tammy Cruz and Daniel R. Esmeal and his wife Tracy (Janczak) all of Haverhill, cherished grandchildren, Benjamin, Madison, Sydney, Alexandra, Max Esmeal, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Monday 4:00-8:00 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home 486 Main St.(Rte 125) Haverhill. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Newton, NH. Memorial donations may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.

Directions to Kevin Comeau Funeral Home