John Villasor Lemire
February 20, 1971 ~ July 25, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
John Villasor Lemire, 36, of 15 Sayles Rd., died on Wednesday, July 25, 2007.
A native of Springfield, MA, Mr. Lemire is a son of Ronald Lemire and step-mother Barbara, and Anita Villasor Grady and step-father Robert. He was a self-employed paint contractor.
In addition to his parents and step-parents, Mr. Lemire is survived by his wife, Tracie Potillo; daughters, Sophia and Kaya Lemire; sister, Jennifer Lemire Kato and husband Omar, of Punta Gorda, FL; brothers, Joel Lemire, of Newington, CT, and Jeffery Lemire and wife Chanda, of Hampden, MA; his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Noella Lemire, of North Ft. Myers, FL; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Rev. Canon Brian Cole officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the ABCCM-Shelter Ministry, 24 Cumberland Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
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Dear Tracie, Girls & Family,
We lost a very talented and intelligent young man. John’s talent will live on and give us all strength and that’s what his legacy will be.
We will light a memorial candle on the anniversary of his death every year. That way John will never be forgotten..
May he rest in peace.
Love,
Uncle Roy & Aunt Avis
Dear Tracie, Sophie and Kaya,
Our heart goes out to you, and we pray for your well-being during this difficult and sad time. You can count on us for anything you need. Just ask. You know we love you dearly!
Dear Barbara and Ron,
My deepest sympathy in your loss…please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love-Tanya
Dear Ronnie and Barbara,
Please know that we are thinking of you both and if there is anything that we can do please let us know. John will be missed by so many people–I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him. With love and prayers to all of your family. Sincerely, Karyn and Al
Dear Barbara and Ron,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Elizabeth Capurso
Dear Tracie ,
Your husband was a wonderful man. I always enjoyed talking to him and he had a smile and personality that filled a room. I am glad for all the conversations that we were able to have.
My most deepest condolences to you and your daughters.We hope for you all much peace and comfort right now.
Sincerely, Staci Saliba & Boys
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I often saw John outside playing with the girls.He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family throughout this difficult time.
Dear Tracie and family,
I was so shocked and saddened to read of John’s passing. Charlie and I both thought so highly of John and wish to express our deepest & most heartfelt condolences to you all. Aside from being a delightfully warm person, he was such a reliable, ethical, painter and I enthusiastically recommended him often to anyone in need of such a skilled craftsman. He spoke so glowingly about Sophia and Kaya, it was a joy to know a man who could so openly love his family. May God be with you & comfort you in your grief and sadness in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Patty and Charlie Prince
Dear Tracie and all of John’s family,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you in your grief. John’s spirit lives on in all who knew him and all that he did while he was with us. His life touched so many others and he will be missed in so many ways. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our most sincere condolences,
the Scobie family
Dear Tracy,
while we can’t believe that John is really gone, we want you to know how very much we admired him, professionally and personally. He was a gifted painter and a gentle man. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your beautiful girls; John spoke of you often with so much love and pride.
Sincerely, Anne and Larry Babcock
Tracie,
I am thinking of you unceasingly, and wishing you all the strength you need to get through this awful time — and then some. You are a beautiful, wise woman, and I am so thankful your girls have you. Hold on to each other, and know you and the girls are loved much by your community. — Ginger
Tracie,
My heart goes out to you and the girls. I am deeply saddened and shocked, and we want you to know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of John’s death. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You are a wonderful family.
Dear Tracie
We knew you, John, and the girls only briefly, but always looked forward to our contacts with you. We really had only a business relationship, but it seemed more.
Please know that our thoughts and feelings are with you, your lovely children, and with John.
Sincerely,
Marion and Bill May