John Ronald Lamarre

After a brave and difficult battle with renal kidney disease John died on Wednesday night, October 27, 2004 at the age of 42. Although he struggled through three kidney transplants over 24 years of kidney disease, John maintained a bright spirit a quick wit and a very active life. The strengths that sustained him included the loving devotion of his mother, Barbara Domain Lamarre of Medford, NJ and his father, Ronald Lamarre and stepmother Marie Lamarre of Farmington, CT. Born in Hartford, CT., July 22, 1962, John spent the first 18 years of his life in Berlin, CT. His sense of adventure led him into scouting, achieving the highest rank ? Eagle. He loved sports and went from Little League baseball in elementary school to intramural sports at Providence College. From making lots of noise in the family living room he expanded his talents to become a top drum player in high school and college. Despite being struck with kidney disease and losing six months of college, he graduated with his class from Providence College School of Business Management in 1984. John?s great rapport with people and his sharp intellect developed into a career in New Jersey as a pharmaceutical sales representative for some of the largest manufacturers. When not working in business he worked with passion on improving his already strong golf skills. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary?s of the Lakes Church. He was very grateful to parishioners who supported him through his recurring health problems. Besides his parents John leaves behind his Aunt Violet and Uncle Ward Strange of West Hartford, Aunt Vivian English of Berlin, his step brothers and sisters, and his cousins, Sean, Patti, Sharon, Mike, Jim, Kathy, and Jenna. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., West Hartford followed by his burial in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave. Memorial tribute gifts may be made to the American Kidney Fund through their web site, www.kidneyfund.org or by calling 800-638-8299.

John Ronald Lamarre

July 22, 1962 - October 27, 2004