Michael J. Clare, 79, of Nottingham NH passed away on May 8, 2025 unexpectedly while fighting cancer.  He grew up in Salem, NH and lived there until moving in 2003.  He graduated from Salem High School and went on to get his Bachelor's Degree from the NH College of Accounting and Commerce.

Mike was a true entrepreneur.  Clare Realty and a Thoroughbred race horse training center in Ocala were just a few of his many endeavors.  Mike volunteered for the Salem Fire Department. He was a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Peterson Council #4442 in Salem NH.  He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Epping, NH where he was a member of the Finance Committee.  He volunteered at Our Committee Table in Hobe Sound Florida where he and his wife wintered.  He enjoyed living on Pawtuckaway Lake and enjoyed boating, kayaking and being with friends and family.

Mike will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Diane Clare of Nottingham, his children, Michael Clare Jr of Derry, NH, David Mahoney of Manchester NH, Sarah Connolly, Son In Law Ian Connolly of Plaistow NH; his brother Clement Clare and wife Paulette of Windham, NH; his sister Kathy Giragosian and her husband Anthony of Dumfries, Virginia; his grandson Grant Michael Connolly and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Rita Clare.

Visitation will be Monday, May 12, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St. Salem, NH. The mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 13th at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Church also in Salem NH.

Memorial Contributions in Michael  memory may be made to Tunnel to Tower Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or t2t.org/donate.

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