Kenneth C. Lemire

Kenneth C. Lemire, 91, passed away at home on August 19, 2025, in Townshend, Vermont. Ken, the son of Clarence and Beatrice Lemire, was born in Willimantic, Conn. on December 28, 1933. After finishing school Ken joined the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Orion as an electrician for five years. On July 2, 1955, Ken and Eleanor (Ellie) were married. Upon discharge from the Navy, he began employment with the Connecticut Light and Power Company as a lineman. He absolutely loved his job and was an excellent lineman. In 1981, Ken and Ellie bought their property in Townshend, Vermont. For the next ten years they gradually rebuilt and added on to the original camp. Ken worked tirelessly finishing the home, had electricity added and a well dug, built walls, made winding stone paths, built a garden house and did extensive landscaping. Always an ardent gardener, Ken, along with Ellie, planned and planted many perennial gardens. Ken and Ellie moved to their beloved Vermont place in 1991 fulltime. Ken worked for a time for a local carpenter and gained much building knowledge. He always loved going to Patsy's store for morning coffee, a place where he made some wonderful friendships. Ken had great artistic abilities and made and painted Christmas ornaments, bird houses. signs and seasonal decorations. There was almost nothing that Ken could not fix. Ken was a loving and devoted husband and father. He spent much time with his children having fun and teaching them important values in life. He coached after school baseball during the elementary school years and also assisted various scout leaders. Weekends were devoted to total family time. Camping was one of the favorite pastimes and the family camped far and wide. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Boston Red Sox, UConn Women's basketball and being with family and friends. He had a huge sense of humor and would brighten up a room. He was helpful to anyone who needed it. He will be missed by so many but will live in our hearts forever. Ken leaves behind his wife Eleanor R. (Ellie), brother Clayton Lemire, daughters Susan A. Raiola (Robert), Carol A. Drouin (Doug), and son Kenneth C. Lemire, Jr. He leaves behind grandchildren, Julie Raiola, Gina Edwards (James), Nicholas Raiola, Ryan Flanders, Amanda Slater (Josh), Alicia Lemire, Brittany Lemire, Tiffany Figueroa (Gabe), Travis Lemire (Sara Ahli) and Ashley Polozie (Adam). He also leaves behind many great and great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Steven J. Lemire, brother Larry Lemire, grandson Robert Raiola, Jr., granddaughter Haley Lemire and daughter-in-law Nancy Lemire. Ken will be in our hearts forever and we treasure the many, many memories we have. The Celebration of Ken's Life will be on September 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Newfane. In lieu of flowers the family suggests the Humane Society of Windham County, Grace Cottage Hospital, or the First Congregational Church of Newfane. Arrangements are being handled by Atamaniuk Funeral Home. Bayada has blessed our family while going through this difficult time.