Lemire, Erwin E.

Erwin E. Lemire, aged 83, of Franklin, CT passed away on Wednesday, October 20. 2021, in Colchester. He passed away the same way he lived... on his own terms. Erwin was born on August 14, 1938 to the late Raymond Crouch and Eunice Chamberlin Lemire, and raised by his mother Eunice and second father, Raymond Lemire. He played basketball for Norwich Free Academy, under the direction of Howie Dickerman Sr., during the

1950's. Upon graduating, he joined the United States Navy where he dedicated four years of service. After his service, he met and married the love of his life Jeanne (Franklin) Lemire, and together, they brought three children up. Aside from his dedication to his wife, Erwin spent more than forty years with Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Manufacturing, as a Balance Operator.

He was also the co-founder of CYO at St. John's Church, in Cromwell. Erwin continued his passion for basketball by supporting the UCONN Women's and Men's teams, being described as a “avid and loyal” supporter. Erwin will be missed by his wife Jeanne, as well as his son and caregiver, John P. Lemire. In spite of having a difficult relationship with his father, John loved his father Erwin immensely, to the point where he oversaw his care at home for more than five years. Erwin is further survived by his oldest daughter, Sherri Leveille, and his youngest son, Darin Lemire. He was predeceased by his only brother, Donald Lemire Chamberlin. To share a memory or sign the online guestbook please visit, www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. Mr. Lemire's care has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy

Funeral Home.