Norwich, Vermont -Ian Alexander Gemery was born on January 22, 1998 to loving parents, John Gemery and Karen Loring and was raised in Norwich, Vermont. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially his sister, Lauren, whom he kissed goodnight every night.
Though quiet and reserved, Ian had a wonderful sense of humor and loved practical jokes. One April Fool's day he put Anbesol on his mother's toothbrush. Ian had a flair for creating, building, and redesigning with an eye on improvement. He was a Mario Cart aficionado and spent hours building a go-kart with his father and drove it proudly in Old Home Day Parades. He and his dad also fixed up the red Land Rover that Ian loved to drive.
Ian had a big heart and a kind soul. He got great satisfaction from helping other people, whether it was doing chores around the house or helping his grandparents on their farm. He volunteered for Youth-In-Action, and at the Norwich Public Library. Ian worked the Wood Bee in Norwich, and was part of a home repair crew with Cover.
At Hanover High School, where Ian was a junior, he was an engaged student and an active member of the cross country and track teams. He was known for his warm smile, his easy laugh, and his positive and generous spirit.
If you had the joy of knowing Ian, you know he loved mountain biking, swimming in the ocean, traveling, reading, his mother's baking – especially her chocolate chip cookies – and, most of all, his little sister, Lauren (MissMiss).
He is survived by his parents, John Gemery and Karen Loring, and sister, Lauren, of Norwich, his grandparents, Carol and Arthur Loring and Henry and Pamela Gemery. He is also survived by Aunt Wendy, Uncle Paul, Aunt Pam, Uncle Ron, Aunt Alison, Uncle David and his cousins Andrew, William, Emily Alexander, Andrew, Ethan, Nate, and Caleb. He will be deeply missed by his classmates, his friends, and the whole community.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, September 24th, at 2:00 pm at the Dartmouth Skiway. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation to the Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St, Norwich, VT 05055