MANCHESTER - Jeremy G. Lajoie, 38, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2019, in his home.

Born in Berlin on June 20, 1981, he was the son of George R. and Monica J. Lajoie.

He attended Manchester schools and graduated with honors from Manchester High School Central in 2000.

Jeremy attended Yale University and graduated with a BA in music. He was a prodigy on piano and violin, studying with Catharine Dornin, Elliott Markow and George Lopez. He also studied composition with Romeo Melloni. Jeremy focused his talents on sacred music and served as music director of Longmeadow Congregational Church in Auburn at the time of his death.

He was devoted to his pets and the humane treatment of animals.

In addition to his parents, family members include his sister and brother-in-law, Sophia and David Sheehan and their daughter Elizabeth; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

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SERVICES: A memorial service is planned for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 102 N. Main St., Manchester, followed by a gathering in the church hall.

Memorial donations may be made to New Hampshire Humane Society, 1305 Meredith Center Road, Laconia, N.H. 03246.

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Published by Union Leader on Aug. 16, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Lajoie

16 Entries

Brennan Hackett

September 15, 2019

I just learned of the loss of Jeremy. I am still surprised and saddened to hear of his passing. Jeremy was my next-door neighbor and classmate at Yale. Nearly every Saturday for two years, Jeremy convinced me to rise early (a difficult feat for a college student) and spend the morning with him to drive out of New Haven to purchase supplies for the Jonathan Edwards College Buttery, the late night cafe that he managed for several years strictly as a labor of love. As anyone who knows him better than I will say, his greater passion and talent was music. Jeremy had the rare privilege of operating the famous carillon atop Yale's Harkness Tower, on which he played classical and popular songs for all of the campus to enjoy. Indeed, I was only able to see the Carillon first hand and learn of how it operated through Jeremy. From my communications with Jeremy in recent years, I know that over the past decade, he has struggled with challenges that few of us could face. Jeremy's resilience, optimism, empathy and creativity in the face of great difficulty brightened the world. Jeremy, your absence is a loss to us all. You will be missed!

C V

August 23, 2019

Will be thinking of you and your family. It was a sincere pleasure to know you. CV

Kit & Carol von Sück

August 22, 2019

Jeremy was a "second son" to Carol & I. Monica & George we share your sorrow, and hope your family will remember how talented and funny he was. He'd come over to watch TV and play game until the wee hours of the night and bringing a Super Market's worth of snacks for Ben and him.

Karrye Berglund

August 19, 2019

We shared such a wonderful Christmas Eve service 1 and 2... singing Oh Holy Night. I will miss your wonderful voice and guidance. It was such a gift to have spent time with you in the choir at Longmeadow Church. My condolences to your family. -Karrye Berglund

Jeanine Chatel Merrill ( formerly Brady)

August 18, 2019

Jeremy, rest in heavenly peace.
My sincere sympathies to all the family. He was indeed talented and endowed with special gifts.
Hugs Monica and George

Aaron Losier

August 16, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I lived next door to your family in Berlin it seems like so long ago. I was so sorry to read about this in the paper.

isadora zlotowicz

August 16, 2019

Monica, George, Sophia

May you find peace at this time

Linda Garrish Thomas

August 16, 2019

I am shocked and deeply saddened by Jeremy's passing having just moments ago learned of it. Jon is on his way back from Chicago and I have shared this news with him. Jon so enjoyed Jeremy's friendship over the years and I have many fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy to you all . . . you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Garrish Thomas

Geri Silva

August 16, 2019

You are so missed, Jeremy, especially by the Longmeadow choir. You were so very talented and taught us so much. You were a sweet, kind and gentle man whom we wish we new better. I'm certain you're now a tenor in God's choir.

Sarah Punska

August 16, 2019

We were in orchestra together and you were such a talent and brought such joy.

Alan & Erica MacKillop

August 16, 2019

Jeremy, you are so special and now in the Light. Jesus has you close we know. Alan and Erica

Rick Weinstein

August 16, 2019

George and Monica, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

August 16, 2019

Jeremy, I never forget, our time studying the Gospel of John together, teaching Erica and I games and so much more. You are in the Light now, and I am sure you would like to share it with all of us. Alan and Erica

August 16, 2019

I always liked to sit in the pew ahead of Jeremy. Then I could hear his wonderful tenor voice. Will miss his caring way.

Asta Mundy

August 16, 2019

Sending love to all the family

Mary Calder

August 14, 2019

Jeremy may you rest in the arms of our Lord! We will never forget your gentle ways and beautiful voice. Love from the Calders Longmeadow Church. You are so missed sweet soul.

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