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John Lemond

May 14, 2020

JOHN JAMES LEMOND Born: Friday, July 16, 1948 Died: Thursday, May 14, 2020 John James Lemond passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020. John was born July 16, 1948 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York. He grew up in Ramapo, New York. He was the son of the late Robert J. and Marie (Greening) Lemond. He was pre-deceased by his loving parents, Robert J. and Marie, his siblings, Claire (Floyd), Ronald (Barbara), Robert P. and Bernadette. After graduating from Suffern Senior High School, John went on to serve his country by joining the United States Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam War. After completing his time in the service, John returned back to his childhood home, in Ramapo, New York. He began working at Xerox in Bardonia, New York. He worked there until he retired, 40 years later. After retiring, John stayed busy seeing and helping his family and friends. He enjoyed living with his companion and buddy, Purry, his cat. Also, he enjoyed his time, by going to his nephew's and niece's various sports games, seeing family for holidays and birthdays, he babysat daily, he drove family members around to their friends and various places, he liked to take his family to dinner (Chili's being one of his favorite spots), he looked forward to his monthly breakfasts with a group of good, long-time friends, he was always so easy to talk to, with everyone, he enjoyed watching the ghost shows with his nephew and niece, he loved talking sports and sharing the latest celebrity gossip, he loved all pets and enjoyed his time dog-sitting. John was a family man, so kind, loving, giving, always compassionate, generous, humble, a gentle soul, and he had a strong Christian faith. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Sloatsburg, New York. John leaves behind many adoring family members and friends. They will cherish their memories with him forever, and are better off by knowing him. John is survived by his sister-in-law Judith (White) Lemond of Hernando, Florida; his nephews William (Barbara) Helms of Tucson, Arizona, Jeffrey (Diane) Helms of Wellington, Florida, Christopher (Shari) Helms of Wake Forest, North Carolina; his niece Megan Lemond of Hernando, Florida; his great nephews and nieces, Brice (Vanessa) Helms of Tucson, Arizona, Matthew Helms of Tucson, Arizona, Daniel Helms of Wellington, Florida, Jeffrey Helms of Wellington, Florida, Ryan Helms of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Katelyn Helms of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Pamela, Cheryl, Darlene and Duane Oeast of Florida. A memorial service for John will be held at a later time and date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to: St. Joseph's Adult Care Home P.O. Box 8 Sloatsburg, NY 10974 845-753-2555 OR Hi-Tor Animal Care Center 65 Firemen's Memorial Drive Pomona, NY 10970 845-354-7900 Arrangements are being handled by: Scarr Funeral Home 160 Orange Avenue Suffern, New York 10901 845-357-1137

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JOHN JAMES LEMOND Born: Friday, July 16, 1948 Died: Thursday, May 14, 2020 John James Lemond passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020. John was born July 16, 1948 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York. He grew up in Ramapo,... View Obituary & Service Information

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