Haverhill: Truman J. "Tru" Lamkin, Sr., 73, a longtime resident of Haverhill, MA passed away on November 20, 2018 at High Pointe Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Born and raised in Augusta, ME, the son of the late Roland and Catherine (Clark) Lamkin, he moved with his family to Salem, NH in 1961 and was a member of The Woodbury High School Class of 1963. After high school, Truman entered the U.S. Navy where he served his country for six years. Returning to the Salem area after being discharged from the Navy in 1969, Tru met his wife Sandra and they were married shortly thereafter. The happy couple moved to Haverhill where Tru was a salesman at Grossman's for twenty-five years.

A natural born singer, Tru and his family were a big part of the choir at St. George's Church in Haverhill. As a member of the American Legion Post 4 he was well known for his karaoke skills often performing his favorite song, "Don't Close Your Eyes" by artist Keith Whitley. Above all else, Truman loved his family.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of almost fifty years Sandra (Gleason), sons Jerry Fleury of Haverhill, James Rainville and his partner Michael of Leominster, Truman Lamkin, Jr. and Gary Canniff of Lawrence, Marc Lamkin and his wife Danielle of Lowell, daughters Darlene "Dolly" Smith of Haverhill, and Danielle Wescott of Wells, ME, brothers Mark Lamkin and his wife Linda of Manchester, NH, Doug Brunelle and his wife Edna of Gardner, ME, sisters Sueanne Quirio and her husband Frank of Augusta, ME, Trudy Peacock and her husband Bob of Danville, VA, fourteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jean French and her husband Don of Lincolnville, ME.  Truman's family would like to give a special thanks to longtime friend and caregiver Mark Cunningham.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Saturday, November 24, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, MA.  His Funeral Service will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home followed by the rendering of Military Honors by the U. S. Navy.  Donations in his name may be made to the High Pointe Hospice House, Haverhill, MA.

For directions or to send a message of condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.berubecomeau.com .