Anthony Phillip Lemire
June 24, 1923 — February 12, 2008
Anthony Phillip Lemire
ANTHONY PHILLIP TONY LEMIRE
LITTLETON, NH Anthony Phillip Tony Lemire, 84 of 154 Bronson Street, died on February 12, 2008 at the Lafayette Center in Franconia.
Tony was born in Littleton, NH on June 24, 1923, the son of Anthony Joseph and Sarah Agnes (Trombley) Lemire. He was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima School and Littleton High School, class of 1941.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Tony achieved the rank of Quartermaster First Class and he served on ATA-122 in the South Pacific Theater. Tony was fluent in French and English.
Tony was an Eagle Scout and continued his interest in scouting as a scoutmaster. He married June W. Gearwar on May 27, 1950, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. In 1955, Tony built the family home on Bronson Street and in 1977; he built his 4-car garage.
In 1945, upon returning from World War II, he started his electrical career with J. William Houle. Tony, a master electrician, started his own electrical contracting business in 1960 and continued for 42 years until his retirement.
Over his lifetime, he was a volunteer fireman, enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the Loudon races, woodworking, woodcarving, snowmobiling, camping, fishing, fly-tying, hunting, vegetable gardening, Lemire family reunions, and tinkering in his shop.
He is survived by his wife, June; a daughter, Margaret (Peggy) and her husband, Glen Little of St. Johnsbury, VT; two sons, Ronald Lemire and Richard Lemire, both of Littleton; 6 grandchildren; Christopher, Stephen, and Linda Little, and William, Jennifer, and Megan Lemire, and one great-grandson, Nahum Anthony Lemire. Also surviving him are many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, February 15th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church with Rev. Fr. Marcel Martel as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
LITTLETON, NH Anthony Phillip Tony Lemire, 84 of 154 Bronson Street, died on February 12, 2008 at the Lafayette Center in Franconia.
Tony was born in Littleton, NH on June 24, 1923, the son of Anthony Joseph and Sarah Agnes (Trombley) Lemire. He was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima School and Littleton High School, class of 1941.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Tony achieved the rank of Quartermaster First Class and he served on ATA-122 in the South Pacific Theater. Tony was fluent in French and English.
Tony was an Eagle Scout and continued his interest in scouting as a scoutmaster. He married June W. Gearwar on May 27, 1950, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. In 1955, Tony built the family home on Bronson Street and in 1977; he built his 4-car garage.
In 1945, upon returning from World War II, he started his electrical career with J. William Houle. Tony, a master electrician, started his own electrical contracting business in 1960 and continued for 42 years until his retirement.
Over his lifetime, he was a volunteer fireman, enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the Loudon races, woodworking, woodcarving, snowmobiling, camping, fishing, fly-tying, hunting, vegetable gardening, Lemire family reunions, and tinkering in his shop.
He is survived by his wife, June; a daughter, Margaret (Peggy) and her husband, Glen Little of St. Johnsbury, VT; two sons, Ronald Lemire and Richard Lemire, both of Littleton; 6 grandchildren; Christopher, Stephen, and Linda Little, and William, Jennifer, and Megan Lemire, and one great-grandson, Nahum Anthony Lemire. Also surviving him are many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, February 15th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church with Rev. Fr. Marcel Martel as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
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