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Harold Lamphere Obituary
Harold grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich Free Academy. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served in World War II as a radar man. Upon completion of his service, he joined the Norwich Fire Department where he provided leadership for nearly 40 years as chief during some of the most historical fires in the city's history.
On June 24, 1950, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Burns, who predeceased him in 1997. Their three children, Gilbert (Sarah) Lamphere of Stonington, Paula D'Ambrisi (Dave Caron) of Elizabethtown, N.Y. and Mark Lamphere of Norwich, all survive him.
Chief is also survived by his sister, Norma Borum of Norwich; five grandchildren, Daniel O'Brien of Preston, Kristen Rose of Oakdale, Matthew O'Brien of Washington, Meghan Horan of Mystic and Rebecca Brock of Stonington. He was blessed to have six great-grandchildren, Kylie O'Brien, Katelin Rose, Neo and Len O'Brien, and Avery and Jordan Horan, all of whom loved him and his never-ending candy stash.
In addition to his wife, Harold was predeceased by his siblings, Dorothy Chapman Sharon Garnier, and his grandson, Cody Brock.
Chief's love for his family, the brothers and sisters of the fire department, the New York Yankees and New York football Giants will live on. Whenever he would hear the sirens go off and the trucks drive out, he would say, "God be with them."
God be with you, Dad, Harold, Gramp, Chief. We'll take it from here.
Family and friends will gather from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at Cummings Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff St., Norwich. His funeral will assemble at 9 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 181 Elizabeth St., Norwich. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the IAFF Local 892 MDA Fund, 10 N. Thames St., Norwich, CT 06360. For memorial guestbook, visit www.Cummings-Gagne FH.com.
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Ray&Joan Boenig
August 14, 2022
He was a great man and a good friend rest in peace .
Ron Lavigne
August 14, 2022
still often thought of,
Ray & Joan Boenig Jr
August 14, 2021
Seam like yesterday .He was a great friend to me .He probable talking to Jack Smith now his old bubby .God bless them .
August 27, 2016
Mr. Lamphere was the top chief at engine 2 in Greeneville....Ken M. was second in line.
Rick & Marsha Silvia
August 25, 2016
Gil and family, we are sorry to here of your Dads passing. May all the great memories you have of him ease your sorrow.
August 24, 2016
Dan and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandfather. I only met him a couple of times but he seemed to be a really special man. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort in God's love.
Kathryn Huntington
August 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you comfort during this difficult time.
Raymond Boenig III
August 23, 2016
Thank you Chief for allowing me to fulfill my life's dream of being a firefighter.
My condolences to the family.
August 22, 2016
My Father was a good friend with Harold and was on the dept with him for years. May he rest in peace. Judy (LaFond) Larson
Ann Stavrou
August 22, 2016
Gil and Family,
So very sorry to learn of the passing of your Father. I wish you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. Keeping you in my heart and prayers
Ann Stavrou
August 22, 2016
Gil and Family, So very sorry to learn of the passing of your Father. I wish you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. I will keep you in my heart and prayers.
Ken Welch
August 22, 2016
Gil and family
Very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Ron Lavigne
August 21, 2016
As a firefighter, As a chief, as a brother in law, you were my idol. god bless.
Paul Fraser
August 21, 2016
Chief it great having you as my chief for 14 years, but better having you as a friend for over 30 years. The best thing anyone can say about you is "you cared for your firefighters". RIP
August 20, 2016
Angela Farrell-Aimetti Your friend and Caregiver
Mike Tirone
August 20, 2016
Rest in Peace Chief. N-1 52, for the last time.
Raymond &Joan Boenig Jr
August 20, 2016
So sorry ,Harold was a great help to me when I work on his shift we had a lot of good memory. I got lots of at at a boy badges from him .
Paul Labrecque
August 20, 2016
Rest in peace Chief
Paul Labrecque
August 20, 2016
Rest in peace Chief.
Grant Hammond
August 20, 2016
Fair winds and following seas, Chief. And, Rest in Peace. You were a good boss for my brother in law, Artie Kerr, and I know you will be missed.
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