Walter R. Lare

Fishkill - Walter R. Lare, a resident of Fishkill, N.Y. for more than 30 years and formerly of Montgomery, N.Y., died at The Kaplan House in Newburgh N.Y. on July 26, 2014 following an 18 year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 71. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend who will be missed and fondly remembered.

Son of the late Walter Woodburn and Vivian Mae (Poucher) Lare, he was born in Cornwall on December 13, 1942. He graduated from Valley Central High School in Montgomery, N.Y., Class of 1960. Walter had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed engaging in conversations about politics and world events.

Walter enjoyed a successful career with I.B.M. as a senior manager and retired after 43 years of service in 2007. He was an active member of the community and volunteered on the board of directors for the Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers. He dedicated himself to MARC's cause, personally mentoring and aiding several people in their recovery, and assisting many in finding appropriate housing. He was an active member of the homeowners association at Fox Ridge in Fishkill. Following his retirement from I.B.M., he launched Woodburn Management and undertook the administration, oversight, and caretaking of his neighborhood properties. He was also an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.

He is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate, Marion Tower Lare of Fishkill, N.Y.

Walter is also survived by his son, Scott Lare & his wife Molsey of Wappingers Falls; his daughter, Laurie-Kay Hoeffner & her husband Thomas of Montgomery; his daughter, Kimberley Mihans & her husband Joseph of Millbrook; his son, Christopher Tower & his wife Amy of New Hampshire; his grandchildren, Daniel, Drew, Sarah, Diana, Jayen, Jackson, Owen, and Kayla; and his brother, Robert Lare & his wife Janet of Montgomery. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other loving relatives & friends.

Calling Hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 31 at Goodwill Church, 2135 Route 208, Montgomery. Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals that have cared for Walter throughout his illness, especially the office of Dr. Carol Portlock of Sloan Kettering. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106; www.mskcc.org or the Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers, 51 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. http://www.marc.us.com.

For directions, online condolences, and memorial donations, please visit Walter's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jul. 27 to Jul. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Lare

13 Entries

Marcia Pullar

July 30, 2014

Walt fought the good fight for so many years with you, Marion, by his side always. He was blessed to have you with him along each and every step of his journey. May he rest in peace with The Lord, his Savior.

Bill Jesshope

July 29, 2014

I give all my condolences to the Family of Walter! I've never worked with and for a nicer, smarter and caring person in my life, I would do anything for him, all he had to do is call. Marion I will miss that man! I Thank and Bless you for the introduction to the other half of your life many years ago. He was an inspiration to me, I Loved that man like a father, brother, great friend. God Bless such a wonderful person! Marion remember to call if you need anything.. you know I'll always be there... Love you Lady!

Clarence ODell

July 29, 2014

to the lare family,
i have never meet or worked for a better person than walt was,god bless him and you

Sherry Sewalk

July 29, 2014

Marion and family - my thoughts and prayers to you during this very difficult and emotional time. I had the privilege to have worked with Walt at IBM and early on in my career there I was Walt's assistant. I can simply say that he was a "class act" and a wonderful human being who loved life and adored his family. May God's loving arms comfort you, and memories carry you through the days ahead.

Cynthia DuPilka

July 29, 2014

Aunt Marion,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending all my love to you and your family during this diificult time.

July 29, 2014

Marion and family,

Words cannot express our sorrow. We will miss him.

Shirley and Fred Taylor
Southport, NC

Kurt Lare

July 28, 2014

My heart is with you, Aunt Marion, and with the rest of the family. I will miss him deeply. He always made me feel accepted and loved. He was kind, smart and funny. He inspired those around him to never give up and always do their best. We were truly blessed to have him on this earth.

Pat and John Labick

July 28, 2014

Words can't express how sorry we are to hear about Walter.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know what a wonderful man, Walter was, from our many conversations. He has been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Take comfort in his love for you. Please don't hesitate to ask for our help. With our love and prayers, Pat & John

July 28, 2014

Dear Marion, May your wonderful memories of Walter help to console you during this sad time. He was a wonderful man!
Elaine Calhoun-Fox, Nokomis, FL

Susan Orcutt

July 28, 2014

Dear Marion, I seldom look at the obituaries in the Poughkeepsie Journal, but something told me to look yesterday. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I worked with Walt in the late 80's, early 90's at the East Fishkill plant, building 300. He made every day fun...I'll always remember how he would sometimes get off to a bad start, and then go into his office, come out, and start the day all over again. He certainly had a wonderful philosophy about life and enjoyed expressing it to others. I know you will miss him dearly. I feel honored to have worked with him and to have spent time in his company.

charlie crusie

July 28, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

2009 Cape Cod

Norma Jerry Dolan

July 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family: There's not enough space to fully describe what we will so miss about Walt. A long time and good friend indeed. We did see some words we thought appropriately reverent for him and, actually, everyone should read and remember this:

"Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant with the weak and wrong... because sometime in your life you will have been all of these."

Walt helped a lot of people.

PAULA HARRIS

July 27, 2014

Dear Marion, I truly wish I could be there at this time. You are truly blessed to have family and friends there for you. In 2 Corinthians 5, it says, "When we are absent with the body, we are at home with the Lord". Walter has gone home to be with the Lord and is at peace. God bless you and your family. You can call me anytime.

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