Lyman Gillan Gilmore

Antrim, NH — Lyman Gillan Gilmore was born on June 23, 1933. He grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut and, during World War II, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He went to Middlebury College, got an MA from Bridgeport State University, and a Doctorate of Education from Boston University. His first major job was with Baldridge Reading Services, which required him to travel a great deal. While on assignment in New Hampshire he saw a posting for a job at Nathaniel Hawthorne College, where he became the Chair of the English Department. He later took a job as full Professor at New England College, where he created and directed the Writing Center. He had a private practice in family and couple's therapy.

He was a writer and editor of the Antrim paper, The Limrik, was on the board of directors for the Antrim Tuttle Library, and was honored in 2013 as the Antrim Grange Citizen of the Year. He was also a magician skilled in slight of hand.

He died October 29, 2021. He was predeceased by his father, Lyman Gilmore, Sr., his mother, Anne Gilmore, and his brother, William "Bill" Gilmore. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Gilmore, and his children, Richard Gilmore, and his wife, Ellen, and Lisa Carne, and her husband, Kevin, and grandsons, Emerson and Gillan.

A memorial to his "great adventure" will be held at the Antrim town hall at 10 am on December 11, 2021 followed by a reception at Alberto's restaurant, Bennington, New Hampshire.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Antrim rescue squad, or in honor of Lyman's love of books, the Antrim library.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on Nov. 10, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Lyman Gilmore

9 Entries

Joyce (Strazzula) Morrow

May 28, 2023

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Gilmore's passing. I have thought about him many times over the years. He was my psychology teacher at Fisher College (1967-69) and was instrumental in helping my sister and me understand our Mother's mental illness. He was a devoted, sympathetic, excellent teacher. Over the years, I often remembered and talked about him for taking the extra time and effort for his students. He was a fascinating and kind teacher for whom I will be forever grateful. May he rest in peace.

Curtis P. Hinckley

February 12, 2023

It's now 2023. so I'm am relieved to learn of Lyman's death rather than imagining other reasons I have not heard in a long time. He was a wonderful friend for many years - what a fascinating teacher he was.

Bill Watkins

December 10, 2022

I was thinking about Lyman tonight and searched where he might be. I am sorry to hear he has passed. He was one of the greatest men I ever met. He was my coach on the New Hampshire college ski team in 1969. He help me to transfer to NEC where he was going to work. A great mentor and friend.

Nancy Fellows Colona

April 28, 2022

I just saw in The NEC magazine that Lyman passed away. I can not even describe how sad I am. I was a shy freshman in one of many classes he taught in 1975. He saw something in me that I never knew about myself. He challenged me in so many ways and mentored me throughout my 4 years at NEC. He encouraged me to become a Spanish teacher and guided me and helped me design my major. I feel so fortunate that I was able to speak to him many years ago to thank him for all he did for me. I had a 36 year teaching g career that never would have been possible without his guidance and confidence. I am so saddened to hear of his passing and I have thought about him many times over the years. My prayers are with his wife and family.

Donald Gallo

March 11, 2022

I knew "Mr. Gilmore" from Nathaniel Hawthorne College where he was my English teacher. He started me on the path to being a good writer. We all admired him. It was a treat to see him aggressively ski Crotched Mt.

Jenny Kleinberg Cooley

December 5, 2021

Lyman was my professor at NEC. He was a brilliant man, but even more importantly he was kind. It was a blessing knowing him.

ariel kotker

November 22, 2021

oh, lyman, dear, dear man. what a true blue friend you were to my mom, zane, and to me. i will always love you.

Bruce Brody

November 13, 2021

So sorry to hear of Lymans passing. I knew him from NEC and he once put on a workshop with me and two others at Goddard College in the early 1970's.

Christopher Weakley

November 12, 2021

Richard and Lisa, it was such a privilege to know your dad. He was one of the most intelligent and compassionate men I have ever met. I will never forget the wonderful times I spent in his company. I know how much you will miss him. Please know that you are in my family's thoughts at this very difficult time.

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