Obituary for Ethel Rita LaMere
Millerton – Ethel Rita LaMere, 90, a sixty two year resident of Millerton, NY died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 with her loving family at her bedside. Mrs. LaMere had a long career with New York State where she worked as a therapy aide for over 27 years at the Wassaic Development Center in Wassaic, NY. She retired in 1995.
Born August 20, 1932 in Lyon Mountain, NY she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Rose (Prespare) Charland. She attended Dannemora area schools. On April 26, 1952 in Lyon Mountain, she married Francis William LaMere. Ethel and Francis shared a loving marriage that lasted nearly 59 years. Mr. LaMere passed away on January 1, 2011. Ethel enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, playing cards, Bingo, tending to her lawn and garden, dancing, especially to her favorite classic country music and celebrating milestones and holidays with family. Her favorite pastime by far was taking care of her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a deeply spiritual woman who loved God and prayed continually and fervently for her family, friends, neighbors and community. Ethel was well known for her generosity of spirit and kindness, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Ethel is survived by four children, Richard LaMere, Sr., Roger LaMere and his wife Cheri, Donna Carman and Rodney LaMere and his wife Dorothy; her grandchildren, Becky Revette and her husband Matt, Richard LaMere, Jr., Lisa Sears and her husband David, Kenneth Rodriquez and his wife Jill, Shelly Kaye and her husband Chris, Nicole Gifford, Paul Limoges, Amber Limoges, and granddaughter in-law Jenna Limoges. Ethel is also survived by many great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her in-laws, Mary and Lance Gardner, Judy LaMere, and Gloria Charland. In addition to her parents, thirteen siblings, and her husband, Ethel was also predeceased by her grandson, Michael Limoges great grandson, Michael Parker Limoges, and great granddaughter, Skylar Waldorf.
Calling hours will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 3pm to 6pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10am at the funeral home. Rev. Robert K. Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Pine Plains, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born August 20, 1932 in Lyon Mountain, NY she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Rose (Prespare) Charland. She attended Dannemora area schools. On April 26, 1952 in Lyon Mountain, she married Francis William LaMere. Ethel and Francis shared a loving marriage that lasted nearly 59 years. Mr. LaMere passed away on January 1, 2011. Ethel enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, playing cards, Bingo, tending to her lawn and garden, dancing, especially to her favorite classic country music and celebrating milestones and holidays with family. Her favorite pastime by far was taking care of her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a deeply spiritual woman who loved God and prayed continually and fervently for her family, friends, neighbors and community. Ethel was well known for her generosity of spirit and kindness, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Ethel is survived by four children, Richard LaMere, Sr., Roger LaMere and his wife Cheri, Donna Carman and Rodney LaMere and his wife Dorothy; her grandchildren, Becky Revette and her husband Matt, Richard LaMere, Jr., Lisa Sears and her husband David, Kenneth Rodriquez and his wife Jill, Shelly Kaye and her husband Chris, Nicole Gifford, Paul Limoges, Amber Limoges, and granddaughter in-law Jenna Limoges. Ethel is also survived by many great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her in-laws, Mary and Lance Gardner, Judy LaMere, and Gloria Charland. In addition to her parents, thirteen siblings, and her husband, Ethel was also predeceased by her grandson, Michael Limoges great grandson, Michael Parker Limoges, and great granddaughter, Skylar Waldorf.
Calling hours will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 3pm to 6pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10am at the funeral home. Rev. Robert K. Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Pine Plains, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com