Walter R. Lare, a resident of Fishkill, N.Y. for more than 30 years and formerly of Montgomery, N.Y., died at The Kaplan House in Newburgh N.Y. on July 26, 2014 following an 18 year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 71. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend who will be missed and fondly remembered.

Son of the late Walter Woodburn and Vivian Mae (Poucher) Lare, he was born in Cornwall on December 13, 1942. He graduated from Valley Central High School in Montgomery, N.Y., Class of 1960. Walter had a thirst for knowledge and enjoyed engaging in conversations about politics and world events.

Walter enjoyed a successful career with I.B.M. as a senior manager and retired after 43 years of service in 2007. He was an active member of the community and volunteered on the board of directors for the Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers. He dedicated himself to MARC's cause, personally mentoring and aiding several people in their recovery, and assisting many in finding appropriate housing. He was an active member of the homeowners association at Fox Ridge in Fishkill. Following his retirement from I.B.M., he launched Woodburn Management and undertook the administration, oversight, and caretaking of his neighborhood properties. He was also an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.

He is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate, Marion Tower Lare of Fishkill, N.Y.

Walter is also survived by his son, Scott Lare & his wife Molsey of Wappingers Falls; his daughter, Laurie-Kay Hoeffner & her husband Thomas of Montgomery; his daughter, Kimberley Mihans & her husband Joseph of Millbrook; his son, Christopher Tower & his wife Amy of New Hampshire; his grandchildren, Daniel, Drew, Sarah, Diana, Jayen, Jackson, Owen, and Kayla; and his brother, Robert Lare & his wife Janet of Montgomery. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other loving relatives & friends.

Calling Hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 31 at Goodwill Church, 2135 Route 208, Montgomery. Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals that have cared for Walter throughout his illness, especially the office of Dr. Carol Portlock of Sloan Kettering. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106; www.mskcc.org or the Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Centers, 51 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. http://www.marc.us.com .

For directions, online condolences, and memorial donations, please visit Walter's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.