Terrence Layton Hemming

Rye - It is with deep grief and sorrow that we announce the passing of Terrence "Poppie" Layton Hemming that occurred on the Day of our Lord's Resurrection, April 20th, 2025. He was born at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica, NY on April 8th, 1945. Terry was raised in Oriskany, NY by his parents Frederick and Edna (Mitchell) Hemming with his brothers, Charles and Dennis, and sisters, Valerie and Susan. He graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School in Utica, NY in 1963 and went on to study at Utica College. At 19, Terry married the love of his life, Leila. They were married for over 61 years and went on to have 8 children that transpired into 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Together they created the life of their dreams with the huge, loving family they always wanted. He spent many devoted years working for Waterbury Felt in Oriskany, NY, which led him and family to move to Rye, NH in 1992 to work in Shipping Management at Foss Manufacturing. Terry lived a life of hard work and devotion to his family- which equated into working multiple jobs at one time to provide for his family while never missing a day of work. He would often answer the call in the middle of the night as a volunteer firefighter in Oriskany, NY, after working multiple jobs in one day. That was just the kind of man he was - always working and never complaining about it. For many years he was an active member of the Rye Lions Club, where he would devote his time and efforts to those in need. He was an avid Red Sox fan and lover of all sports, and he could light up a dance floor with his moves. He would often take drives to the beach with his wife and beloved fur-babies, taking a chance on scratch-tickets, and calling all the loved ones in his life every single day. Above all, Terry knew that family is everything. He loved and valued time spent together- around the table (which he always led in Grace), in laughter, in stories, in simple presence. There was not a family gathering that he didn’t look forward to. He especially enjoyed Easter as it always coincided with his birthday. Terry made being the best husband, father, grandfather and friend look easy. He was often referred to as Poppie, not just by his grandchildren but by most everyone that loved him. He would take anyone in and make them feel like they were his family. As many have said, to know this man is to love this man. Terry was blessed with an infectious smile and a warm heart; he had a gift to make everyone laugh and feel special. These qualities helped Terry make lifelong friendships everywhere he went - from his beloved memories at Trail's End Campground with the Kraegers to his lifetime of best-friendship with the Wenners. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing he is now resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father, called home on resurrection day, reunited with loved ones who went before him. In God’s eyes, and ours, he is seen as perfect. We know he heard the words we all hope to hear one day-“Well done, good and faithful servant”. In addition to his wife Leila (Leonard), Terry is survived by his two sisters, Susan Fields and Valerie (Terry) Freeman. His eight children, Brenda (Michael) King, Michelle Marsh (Kevin Edick), Mary Ann (Brian) Short, Patrick (Tina) Hemming, Jamie (Julia) Hemming, Jennifer (Kevin) Craft, Johanna (Eddie) Jackman, and Jonathan Hemming; His 20 grandchildren, Matthew Crandall, Ryanne (Tory) Bianchi, Jason (Valerie) Crandall, Kelsey (Matthew) Adams, Stephanie (Zak) Snyder, Joshua (Sarah) Crandall, Brandon Marsh, Connor Marsh, Nolan Marsh, Layton Hemming, Nathan King, Ethan Hemming, Caleb Hemming, Nicholas Hemming, Scarlett Ross, Mason Craft, Noelle Hemming, Landon Craft, Savannah Jackman, Darrel (Lauren) Short; His 16 great-grandchildren, Summer, Madelyn, Jackson, Benny, Leila, Summer, Lily, Daisy, Violet, Owen, Skyler, Myles, Jack, Brayden, Emelia, Logan, and Sophia. Terry is pre-deceased by his father Frederick Hemming, mother Edna (Mitchell) Hemming, his brothers Dennis Hemming and Charles Hemming, Uncle Jimmy, and his brother-in-law Gene Field. He is also predeceased by his father-in-law Herbert Leonard and his mother-in-law Edith Leonard. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Terry for a period of visitation on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafatyette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Terry's funeral Mass will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Parish, 820 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH 03871. Burial to follow in Central Cemetery, 20 Central Road, Rye, NH 03870.

Terrence Layton Hemming

April 8, 1945 - April 20, 2025