Harold A. Demeule
June 25, 1939 ~ September 6, 2022
DANVERS, MA- Harold A. Demeule, age 83, died on September 6, 2022, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Harold was born on June 25, 1939, in Salem to the late Alfred and Josephine Demeule. He graduated from Salem High School where he was an accomplished 3-sport athlete, football, basketball and track. He was recently inducted into the Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed playing the trumpet in bands at local dances. Later in life his passion led him to golf where he enjoyed playing with many life-long friends at Olde Salem Greens where he holds the course record.
Upon graduating from Salem High School, Harold enlisted and served three years in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in New Jersey, where he met his wife, Barbara Regensburg and married on June 19, 1960. They moved to Danvers shortly thereafter and raised four children. His family was his greatest pride and joy.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Demeule of Danvers, his son Robert Demeule and his wife Lisa of Topsfield, his daughter Debra Lawrence and her husband Richard of Danvers, his daughter Diane Tilly and her husband David of Danvers and his son Michael and his wife Debi of Merrimac. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Combrinck, Ashley Tilly, Alexander Demeule and Alyssa Demeule as well as his sister Doris Hoffman of Beverly. He was predeceased by his sisters, Alma Pszenny, Irene Bassakides, Dora Demeule, Rose Demeule, Alice Stevens and Ann Demeule.
Funeral arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to his favorite charity, MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. Online condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com
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I’m sorry to hear this news. Mike and Debi and family.
He was very good to me, gave me work for some extra cash and often invited me with Mike to play basketball when he and friends would find an opengym. Such a kind and generous man!
Harold was a good friend.
My sincere condolences to the family. Am sure he will be missed by his loved ones and many, many friends.
May he Rest In Peace.
Bill Cullen
Mrs. Demeule, Bob, Debbie, Diane, and Mike:
Scott Weller texted me this morning to let me know Mr. Demeule had passed away. I let my mother and sister know, and they both asked me to extend their sympathies to you and your families.
I shared with Mike this morning through social media a fond memory of Mr. Demeule. I was visiting my mother in Danvers about 14 years ago, and I drove my kids, who were very little, down Braman Street so they could see where I grew up. We pulled into your driveway, and before we could back out Mr. Demeule pulled in next to us. It had been decades, so, of course, he didn’t recognize me. When I told him who I was he invited us into the backyard for a visit. He gave the kids sodas and entertained them while we also caught up with each other. It was a nice accidental meeting!
We’re all sorry to hear of his passing, and hope you’re as well as can be at this difficult time.
Mike Mercier
Mike, condolences and sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Dad🙏🙏