Jeff is survived by his wife Kathy, his daughter Emily and son Ryan. Hobbies included traveling with his son Ryan (who was his best friend), horseback riding and teaching.
Awards – Firefighter of the Year by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2019 for his 2018 Merrimack Valley natural gas disaster. The American Red Cross Lifesaving Award, the Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award, and the Gift of Caring Award.
In 2019, he was appointed as North Andover’s first EMS Coordinator.
Jeff lived his life to the fullest and truly loved helping others become their best selves.
Jeffrey Deschenes
EMT
North Andover FD
Haverhill,
MA
Last Call: 05/29/2025
Circumstances: Cardiac Event
