Dan Lamie

Dan Lamie died on Sunday, September 4, 2016, in Exeter Hospital of liver and kidney failure due to alcoholism. A life-long resident of New Hampshire, he was born in 1963. The son of Betsey Davis (nee Squire) and Edwin L Lamie (deceased), and brother of Chris and Sue Lamie, and grandson of Evelyn A Squire (nee Philbrick, deceased). He also leaves behind his niece Sarah, his sister-in-law Jen, his brother-in-law Steve, his girl Denise Tyler and their cat, Riley, his uncle Marty and aunt Geila Aronson, his step-father Ted Davis, his step-sisters Aimee Davis and Katie Gates, and his many friends. Dan graduated from Winnacunnet High School in 1981 and received an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electro-Mechanical Drafting from the New Hampshire Vocational-Technical College in 1983. At graduation, he said that what he learned about drafting is that he “never wanted to do it again.” Passionate about cars, Dan worked at Kimball’s Auto Body in North Hampton with his friend Jonny Kimball during the week, and attended car shows, swap meets, and the drag races on the weekend, unless it rained. Then he watched car auctions on TV. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of American muscle cars and old television shows, particularly Columbo, The Munsters, and The Rockford Files. Dan was funny and kind, frequently taking in homeless cats from the women in his life with a minimum of complaint. He could recognize his friends’ cars at night by only the shape of the headlights. Sometimes, he hid when he saw them coming. When he chose to go out, though, he brought life and laughter where he went. Equal parts creative and frugal, he made his own greeting cards and gifts, which were treasured by the fortunate recipients. He was beloved by animals and children, particularly his friend Ellie, who were the perfect audience for his humorous wordplay, energy, and creativity. In accordance with his wishes, there will not be a funeral. Instead, friends and family will be gathering to share memories of Dan on Saturday, September 10th starting at 1:00 pm. Contact his mother or Denise Tyler for details. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the New Hampshire SPCA, where there is a fund set up in Dan’s honor. Please share below your best memories of Dan, particularly a time when he brought a smile to your face.

Dan Lamie

June 14, 1963 - September 4, 2016