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Maurice Camire Obituary
Mr. Camire was born June 12, 1942, in Goffstown, a son of George and Juliette (Bernard) Camire and had been a Manchester resident for most of his life.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Camire was a carpenter, having served the Greater Manchester area for many years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Camire was a 2012 recipient of The Myra Kraft Community MVP–New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Award, recognizing his volunteerism at First United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Mr. Camire had been a longtime active member of First United Methodist Church.
Family includes his wife of 43 years, Martha (McCall) Camire; two sons, Michael Camire and his wife, Corina, and Scott Camire and his wife, Alicia; one daughter, Lisa Johnson and her husband, Don; eight grandchildren; one brother, Roger Camire; two sisters, Jean Gagne and Claire Kellogg; as well as several nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cate & Johnson Funeral Home, 573 Pine St., corner of Harrison Street, in Manchester. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Manchester. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, c/o Church Trustees, 961 Valley St., Manchester 03103.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Camire
Dad and his siblings
September 17, 2012
Dad with Mom, Scott and Alicia
September 17, 2012
Lizzie Camire
September 17, 2012
You were a very nice Grampy and I will miss you and love you always.
Grampy and Katie 12/24/02
Katie Camire
September 17, 2012
I miss you Grampy. Every day I have a memory of you that makes me smile or even laugh. I love you for all of the wonderful things you did with and for me. Stay close to me always.
Your daughter....Lisa
September 17, 2012
I could say so many things about the man he was, but what sticks in my mind the mind the most, is how he was a true christian and how he taught that to all of us. I guess I first noticed his very personal relationship with God when he was diagnosed with cancer at the begining of the year. He simply said, well, it is what it is, its in Gods hands now. Well...He did just that, he left it in Gods hands. I watched him struggle and fight and get frustrated throughout the process of chemo and radiation. I knew how hard it was for him to be sitting in his chair each day, feeling lousy and tired of watching the news, which by the way he would tell you, never changed. When he was told he was cancer free, he told mom that all of the prayers, support and his faith in God healed him, but that the chemo and radiation certainly helped. Dad did so much for others, and never had to think about it. He was on a mission to be sure that those that were hungry were fed. He always opened his door to anyone. His home was your home. And you didnt walk into his home without being able to kick off your shoes and help yourself in the fridge. Thats just how he was. Whenever any of us kids struggled with a step in our life, he was right there to lend and ear and pass a word of advice. He was there with a loving arm around us and a very warm heart to sooth us, and somehow, whatever it was that troubled us, then seemed not so bad. The food pantry was his baby so to speak and he rarely missed a saturday drive to Tyngsboro to pick up left over bread for the pantry or a Monday night trip to Panera Bread in Bedford to get left over goodies for people to snack on while waiting for their food on Tuesday. I remember over the years the food pantry growing from a small closet to a very large room, which Dad built and funded. He also made weekly trips to the Foodbank to pick up food for the pantry, which is now passed on to Scott. He wanted to be able to serve all that came through the door and he personally saw to it that it was taken care of when he was sick, he never forgot about those depending on their food on Tuesday. He made the food pantry his personal mission. He did Gods work, and he did it selflessly and without hesitation. Im grateful that God chose Moe as my dad. Im blessed to have been left with such amazing memories that will carry us all through this difficult time. He is at peace and in the arms of the lord surrounding us with love. And I believe he was met by so many angels that have gone before us.
Dad with Don and I, November 11, 2011
September 17, 2012
Dad with mom and the grandkids, November of 2006
September 17, 2012
Dad with all his siblings
September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012
Dad with all his sisters
September 17, 2012
Dad as a teenager
September 17, 2012
Dad with Mike and Scott, November of 2006
September 17, 2012
Dad and Katie and Lizzie
September 17, 2012
Dad and Scott
September 17, 2012
Dad and Rev. Lill
September 17, 2012
Dad and John
September 17, 2012
Dad and Lisa, November of 2006
September 17, 2012
Dads airforce picture
September 17, 2012
Dad, Mike and Zach, Hunting Camp, October of 2011
September 17, 2012
The family, November of 2006
September 17, 2012
Dad and Lisa, Prom 1991
September 17, 2012
Corina with Mom and Dad, SNHU graduation, May of 2012
September 17, 2012
Bob Holmes
September 16, 2012
To all of Moe's family.
What can I say that has not already been said? Moe was a good Christian living person. Not just on Sunday, but all week long with his heart and hands. We connsidered one another as friends if you were not an outsider listening to our diagreements at times. In spite of which, we could follow up with a coffee break and a smile. Yes, like so manny others, I loved Moe as a brother in Christ. I miss him in many ways, but will alwayys recall him as a great guy and one that did not know how to say "No" when someone or something needed assistance. He alwayy tried to do the right thing, withhout looking for so much as a "Thank you". We were all blessed to have had him as a part of our life on earth. Til we meet again, Amen
Bob H.
We Chang
September 15, 2012
Moe had done a lot of heavy lifting both literally and figuratively for people in need. I will always remember times that I spent with Moe in Manchester food bank and our pantry ministry at the First UMC.
Liz Griggs
September 15, 2012
Moe was a steady presence at all family functions. He will be missed. Martha reemember he will be every corner of your heart forever.
Andreanna Camire
September 15, 2012
To my best friend,
How dearly you will be missed.
Your sweet face and kind words forever ingraved in my mind. And though my heart is weary and full of sarrow I know you are somewhere happy and safe. Waiting for us to join you. An yet I know you are always by my side when I need you. Your presents always with me. Your comforting hug replays in my mind. To my dearly departed friend.
I miss you.
I love you
I love you
I love you..........
- your rabbit
Love.....Lisa
September 14, 2012
September 12, 2012
Moe - You spent your life doing the work of God; now it's time for you to rest with Christ. May the memories you left us encourage us and sustain us. You are missed. Karen Cassidy
Dads second home....FUMC
September 12, 2012
Dad with His award
September 12, 2012
Dad with his 2012 Myra Kraft MVP award along with Bob Kraft, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski
September 12, 2012
Dad
September 12, 2012
Abbie Velez
September 12, 2012
Moe was always a shiny, happy face around here at church. He will be missed so much and leaves such a tremendous hole to fill! He will be greatly missed - Abbie
Grampy, Zach and AJ
September 12, 2012
September 12, 2012
Grampy, Zach and Brittany
September 12, 2012
Grampy and Katie
September 12, 2012
Grampy, Brittany and Nick
September 11, 2012
Dad and Brittany
September 11, 2012
Mum and Dad 11.2011
September 11, 2012
Mum and Dad 25th Wedding Anniversary
September 11, 2012
Mum and Dad
September 11, 2012
Valerie Borry
September 7, 2012
Rest in Peace Uncle Joe...you were always such a happy man to be around. You filled my life with love and support. I will always cherish the times we spent together. I'm forever grateful for all that you have done for my family and I. Until we meet again my sweet Uncle...
Grampy and Cole
September 7, 2012
Grampy and Levi
September 7, 2012
Lisa
September 7, 2012
I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too,
...I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame.
...Your memory is my keepsake
with which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart. I love you Daddy......
Kathy Rolph-Whittemore
September 1, 2012
I remember you and your family most because you took my into your home, and made me part of your family, you were a great foster father. Thank you
nick Johnson
August 30, 2012
Grampy,
there is so many things i wish i could have told you,tell you how much you were loved by everyone,i wish i wish i wish
Grampy in his second home...the food pantry
Brittany
August 30, 2012
Brittany
August 30, 2012
I love you Grampy..you will always be in my heart and thoughts. Forever and Always. Your loving grandaughter
Your daughter Lisa
August 28, 2012
May this light burn as bright as you did...You have touched so many lives.....
Clayton Michaud
August 28, 2012
You we're a great man and will be greatly missed. My your new life be as grand as your past. We will pray for you and miss you greatly.
Scott and Alicia Camire
August 27, 2012
You will truly be missed and forever loved. Your grandchildren will always be reminded of the good you did with every story told. Thank you for being such a great dad to us both. Until we meet again Dad.
thomas noble
August 27, 2012
im glad to have had the pleasure of knowing you most of my life...you were a good man!!! im sure youre happy in your new home...you will be missed but never forgotten!!- Thomas Noble
Lisa
August 27, 2012
I love you so much daddy. My heart aches without you. I will learn to smile at the good times and cherish the memories. I will take care of mom. and I will look forward to being with you again.
August 21, 2012
Your heart was as big as all outdoors, God Bless and keep you - - Roger
August 21, 2012
Moe was a wonderful person and I feel fortunate to have been able to call him "friend", R. I. P.
Paul Takesian
August 21, 2012
Thank you for your years of service and hard work at Don Kennett Inc.
Al Vignart
August 21, 2012
Rest in peace, my dear Moe. I'll miss you
John & Anita LaRochelle
August 19, 2012
Roger and Brenda, our hearts go out to you in the loss of Roger's brother. We are in Florida till next week, but our prayers and thoughts are with during this sad time.
Hugh austin
August 19, 2012
mo will be remembered for the many hours spent with him at Troop 91.
Hugh and Joyce Austin
Kristen Grenier
August 19, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Camire family and friends...You were a great man who touched so many hearts and lives...you will be greatly missed by so many...you have a great family that I have grown very fond of I love you all...
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