Robert W. Lemire, 81, of Manchester, died September 21, 2004, at Bel-Air Nursing Home, Goffstown, after a period of declining health.
He was born in Manchester, August 31, 1923, and was the son of Evariste and Octavie (Jodoin) Lemire. He was a lifelong resident of this city.
Mr. Lemire was a US Navy veteran of World War II.
He retired from American Velcro Co. where he worked for several years.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church and a member of the League of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, Jeannine (Bell) Lemire of Manchester; three daughters, Gloria Sahagian of Hudson, NH, Sandra Nelson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Linda Royce of Manchester; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a sister, Germaine Duhaime of Manchester; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday September 24, 2004 at St. Anthony Church. Burial followed in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, 03104.