Andrew H. Bemis, 88, of Goffstown, died October 20, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Hooksett on July 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Clarence and Albertine (Benard) Bemis.
Andrew was educated in Hooksett and was a resident for 18 years before moving to Manchester where he residided for 40 years. He worked for Armed Textiles for 8 years and was a supervisor for Fiber Processing Co. in Manchester for 28 years before retiring in 1993. Andrew served in the US Army during WWII. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Private Second Class in 1951. Andrew was a very kind, hardworking man. He enjoyed time spent owning and operating his plowing business. His family and children were what was most important to him. Above all, he will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, step father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.
Family includes his beloved wife of 29 years, Louise, (Moulton) Bemis of Goffstown; three children, Donna Pinkham and husband Joe of Manchester, Thomas Bemis and wife Carol of Hooksett, and Gary Bemis and wife Melissa of AK; six step children, Roland Davis and wife Bev of Auburn, Michael Davis of Goffstown, Pamela Cavitt and fiancé Bob of WI, Katherine Gant of AZ, Marcia Bertsch and husband Matt of IN, and Judith Lavoie and husband Rick of Goffstown; twenty one grandchildren; many great grandchildren;and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy (Lajoie) Bemis, in 1979; one sister, Nora Bemis; and three brothers, Leon, Clarence, and Francis Bemis.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Huntington's Disease Foundation, PO Box 912, Salado, TX 76571. To leave a message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.