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Arthur R. Lemire, 74, of Belchertown, MA passed away May 13, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, with loving family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1948, in Holyoke, MA to Wilfred Lemire and Rose (Rodrigues) Lemire Vignato. Arthur was raised in Belchertown and has lived in Belchertown since 1953. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Ludlow Elks and Sebastian, FL Elks. He was also a member of the Granby Preservation Society, Belchertown Historical Society and Tunnel to Towers. Art worked most of his life in home construction and was a member of the Home of Builders Association of MA. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Diane (Gaj) Lemire of 52 years, sisters, Roseann Antaya (Ray) of Ludlow, Pauline Fillion (Ed) of Ludlow, brothers, Wil (Jane) of GA, Joe (Dolly) of Granby. He also leaves sister-in-laws Gail Holt (Fred) of Belchertown, Phyllis Horoszewski of Chicopee, Richard Gaj (Cyndy) of Granby, Peter Gaj (Robyn) of Granby, David Gaj of W. Springfield. He will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Art loved old cars, SSR'S car shows, golfing and the beach. Art was a great husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, mentor and friend. Always willing to help others in need, even strangers. So take time to help others and give your loved ones hugs and kisses. In his memory, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital, Springfield, MA. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
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Mike & Nancy Mathras
May 10, 2025
Still missing Art's laid-back demeanor and knowledgeable insight at the area's car shows and cruise nights --not to mention your beautiful cars and collections of SSRs! Hoping the memories that once brought tears are now bringing smiles to the family as they remember the great times spent with you....
Christine Gould Harper
May 9, 2025
Dear Joe and Dolly and all the extended family. Praying for your peace and comfort. You shall all be reunited one day.
Christine Gould Harper
Christine Gould Harper
May 9, 2024
Dear Family, Still praying for your comfort and peace, and smiling with memories. Be well and grateful.
Christine Gould Harper
Bob & Charlene
May 16, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to Diane, Joe, Will, Pauline, Roseann, Family, Friends, and all who loved Arthur. Arthur was a rare person in this day of " Me " - he was always about others, trying to help anywhere he could and just being a gentle, loving soul. Never heard Arthur utter a negative word about anybody - I guess if I had to choose someone to model my self after, the choice would be easy. I only wish that I could have visited Arthur one more time before he left this life - guess we all think that we have more tomorrows and we'll do all those things that we intend to do then. I had told Brother Joe that sometime you wonder where someone is going when they leave this world - with Arthur, there's not a doubt. I'm sure that God is well pleased with the kind of person that he created in Arthur. Rest easy, Brother - you earned it and beat most of the odds. Bob Labrecque - for the Class of '65
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Christine Harper
May 16, 2023
To all the wonderful Lemires, So very sorry for your great loss far too early. I have memories of you all throughout school days and on into adult life. My last interaction with dear Art was a few years ago when he and I worked together anonymously to help two deserving families in town. He was his very gentlemanly and generous self and brought happiness and gratitude to all. That was exemplary of the Lemire blood and marriage whole family! Love you all and be comforted Art is at peace in Heaven and his spirit lives on too in all of you!
Christine Gould Harper, Belchertown
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