Haverhill: Brunel Buteau, 70, a resident of Haverhill since 2010, died March 24, 2017 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Born and raised in Cayes, Haiti, he came to the United States in 1985 and settled in Del Ray Beach, Florida, and was employed by local landscape contractors. He enjoyed gardening and working outside.

He is survived by eight sons, Bruno, Jean, Jude, George, Carrington, MacKinson, Eli, and Elijah Buteau, two daughters, Brunette Buteau and Marie "Elsie" Buteau of Haverhill, with whom he made his home, two brothers, Faustin Buteau and Wilner Buteau and a sister Yolande Buteau, and the Laurent families and in-laws, and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Nicole Buteau.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017, from 5 - 7 PM at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 10 AM at the funeral home.