Timothy Player, 76, died Monday afternoon  November 10, 2025  in the Highpointe Hospice House in Haverhill after a long illness.  He was the life time partner of 39 years to Rena R. Pomerleau.  Born in Ipswich on  June 7, 1949  he was the son of the late John S. and Marie (Kemnitzer) Player.

      Born, raised and educated in Ipswich Tim was a graduate of Ipswich High School, Class of 1967.  He was a long time employee of Soffron Brothers of Ipswich.  Later he retired from A.W. Chesterton Company of Groveland.  Tim enjoyed playing golf and bowling.  He also enjoyed his annual vacations to Las Vegas with his family.  He was a resident of Ipswich for most of his life.

     Tim is survived by, in addition to his partner Rena, his sister  Sheri Strength and her husband Grant of Satellite Beach, FL.  He is also survived by 5 nieces:  Katie Player, Amy Player-Smith, Sarah Player, Beth Gillander and Marie Zarate and 1 nephew  John Strength, his sister-in-law Rita Player and by several great-nieces and great-nephews.  Tim is also survived by his partner Rena’s children:  Walter Pomerleau, Lynne Pomerleau and Sherri McGrath.  He was also predeceased by his 2 brothers:  John Player, Jr. and R. Daniel Player.

          Visiting hours will be Wednesday  November 19th.  from  9:00 to 10:30 A.M.  in the Morris Funeral Home 45 North Main Street, Ipswich to be followed by a funeral service at  11:00 A.M.  at the Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church  31 County Street, Ipswich.  Burial will follow the funeral in the Cowles Memorial Cemetery  29 Town Farm Road, Ipswich, relatives and friends are respectfully invited.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Tim’s name to:  the Paul McGrath Memorial Golf Tournament   c/o 15 Cushing Street  Salisbury, MA  01952.   To send a letter of condolence to the Player family please go to:  MorrisFH.com .