Norton C. Garrett, Jr. age 65 of Haverhill, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury, MA where he received extraordinary care from a team of compassionate doctors and nurses. He was born in Haverhill on May 31, 1949 the son of the late Norton C. and Elizabeth (Short) Garrett. He was raised and educated in Haverhill and attended Haverhill High School and Northern Essex Community College. Norton served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged.

Norton's personality drew many people to him. Once meeting him, you would not forget him. His family meant everything to him. He was a lifetime member of the Crescent Yacht Club in Haverhill, where he often helped to run canoe races for different charitable organizations. He was also a member of Amvets Post 147 in Haverhill.

Norton is survived by, and will be sorely missed by his wife, Gayle (LaBelle) Garrett of Haverhill, with whom he shared 19 very loving years. His daughter, Andrea Bevilacqua of Haverhill, with whom he also shared a close relationship. His sister, Jeanne Murphy and husband, Michael of Hampstead, NH. His brothers; Bruce Garrett and wife, Diane of Plaistow, NH, Wayne Garrett and wife, Barbara of CT, Keith Garrett, Ralph Garrett and Scott Garrett and wife, Amy, all of Haverhill. His grandchildren; Camryn, Carson and Connor Bevilacqua. His aunt, Patricia Tsatsa of Methuen and his best friend of 55 years, David Arel and wife Pam of Salisbury. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4-7 PM at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832. His funeral will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM at All Saints Church in Haverhill. Military Honors by the U.S. Marine Corps will follow the Mass.

Donations are requested to: The American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101.