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Calvin was born February 23, 1953 to parents George V. and Zelda L. (Fitch) Moore. He was the youngest brother to Jonathan, Douglas, and G. Victor. He grew up on Taft Street at the family home in Ayer, where they raised Morgan show horses. Calvin resided his entire life in Ayer, the town he loved.

He was a graduate of Ayer High class of 1971. After graduating he attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in Amherst, MA before returning to Ayer to work with his father at the family lumber yard, G.V. Moore Lumber. He became the fifth generation to run the family business, which he grew to a multiple location company, with yards in Leominster, Webster, Chelmsford, Nashua, NH. He was an active member of Mass Retail Lumber Dealers Association, where he was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Calvin was father to three children and their spouses: C. Jonathan Moore (Kelly), Todd D. Moore (Shannon) and Chelsie M. McCarthy (Joseph). He was a proud Grampy to six grandchildren: Riley Moore, Reese Moore, Lucas McCarthy, Levi Moore, Clara McCarthy, and C Parker Moore.

Calvin's family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours 4-7 PM Thursday. June 13, 2024 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ayer will be held privately.