Gregory G. Huntington

DANVERS- Gregory G. Huntington, 71, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family on August 20, 2018. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Dunleavy) Huntington with whom he shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Lawrence on September 14, 1946, the son of the late Hazen and Evelyn (Thomas) Huntington and the the step-son of Josie Huntington of NH. Greg was raised in Newbury and graduated from high school while in living in Lynn. Greg served our country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. He had retired after a long career as a machinist and foreman. Greg enjoyed life and the outdoors, especially boating on the ocean. He was also a great cook, enjoyed traveling, dancing, and golfing. He loved having parties and cookouts at home with his family and great friends. In addition to his wife, Kathleen, he is survived by three children, Gregory Huntington, Jr. of Danville, NH, Lisa Scheller and her husband, John of Danville, NH and Darryl Huntington and his wife, Joanna of Danvers,four grandchildren, Sarah Jack and Ella, Olivia, and Rose Huntington, three great grandchildren, Miya, Kaleb and Brooklyn. He had two sisters, Sandra Farr of ME, and Linda Ellis of ME., a step-brother, Joe Politano of Lynn, his sisters-in-law, Susan D’Agnese of Haverhill, Debbie Valentine and her husband, Tom of Danvers, Joan St. Pierre of Danvers, and Shirley Huntington of MI, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter and Norman Huntington and sisters-in-law, Patty Huntington and Donna Rogers. Although Greg had faced many difficult challenges, he did so with courage, strength, and humor. He continued to laugh and smile which made all who had met him, love him. He will be missed tremendously by all who were fortunate to have become a part of his life. Gregory’s family would like to thank his care givers for the special care and comfort they gave him. Susan, Joan, Kathy, Jackie, Donna and Jessie and many other friends and family all helped more than words can express. His Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11AM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Greg’s name to the Fisher House of Boston, PO Box 230, S. Walpole, MA, 02071 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis TN 38105.