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***Due to the winter storm state of emergency, services for Tom are postponed until Monday, January 31, 2022. Friends and guests are invited to call on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home, immediately following calling hours, beginning promptly at 4:00 PM*** It is with deep sorrow that we make known the passing of Thomas “Tom” Descoteaux on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at High Pointe House in Haverhill, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving son of Ronald and Rosemarie (Bouchard) Descoteaux. Born in Lowell and raised in Lawrence, he attended Lawrence Schools and was a graduate of The Greater Lawrence Technical School, class of 1988. Tom was employed by Wasik Associates in Dracut, MA, as a Machinist for twenty-two years. Tom was predeceased by his grandparents, Thomas and Simone Descoteaux; and Joseph and Delia Bouchard; his uncles, Thomas Hogan, Roland and Michael Bouchard; and cousin, Scott Lacroix, all of whom he shared many special times together. Besides his parents, he leaves his soulmate and longtime partner, Barbara DeRepentigny Descoteaux; their cat, “Tiger”; and her children, Shawna Atwood, Ana and Giovanni, of North Andover, Nicole Atwood, Benlee Isaiah, Alexzander and Jameson of Salem, NH, Robert Atwood of Hooksett, NH, Brittany Porter and Cameron of North Andover and Lacey Ramirez, Josue’, Evan John of North Andover, all of whom considered him their “Papa Tom”. In addition, he also leaves his godparents, Gary Descoteaux and Lorraine Armano; many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. Tom was a beautiful soul with a very kind heart and he will live in our hearts forever. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at High Pointe House for the compassionate care of Tom during his final days. Due to the winter storm state of emergency, services for Tom are postponed until Monday, January 31, 2022. Friends and guests are invited to call on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home, immediately following calling hours, beginning promptly at 4:00 PM. Per the request of the family, guests are kindly asked to wear a facial covering for calling hours and the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to High Pointe House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830 or a charity of one’s choice. To send an online condolence, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Descoteaux family.

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Thomas "Tom" Descoteaux

December 23, 1969 - January 23, 2022