Christopher Burton Moore
Christopher Burton Moore, 69, of Beaver, formerly of Oak Hill, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England passed away on Friday March 29, 2019 in his home. He was born on February 6, 1950 in Oak Hill, England the son of the late Herbert James and Mona (Burton) Moore. He was an engineer who served his apprenticeship in the British Ministry of Defense ordinance factory. He participated in the construction of the Hinkley Point nuclear station near Bridgwater, England. He was the production supervisor for 12 years at Somerset County Enterprises, a workshop providing employment and skills training to the disabled.
He came to the United States in 2006 and worked for 12 years as a toolmaker at Bolland Machine in Chippewa Township.
He was a lover of flowers, especially orchids. He enjoyed studying: John Harrison and sea clocks; Isaac Newton’s theory of Light and Motion; the Titanic; the Hatfields and the McCoys; and Buford Pusser. He was also very interested in Westerns and all things cowboy related as well as Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees.
For seven years, he volunteered his services as gardener and maintenance man for Holy Rosary Convent in Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Chris was a member of the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife: Pamela Jean Horter-Moore, Beaver: and residing in England; an aunt Glenys Moore Lane: a special cousin Sarah Lane Thomas; numerous cousins and beloved friends.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 4-8pm in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am.
Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.
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Chris was more than just a coworker and an excellent machinist. He was a good human being and my best friend.
I will deeply miss our lunch breaks together,
listening to the stories he shared with me about life in England. Work will never be the same without him, his witty humor, and wise council. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity of getting to know him. He will be greatly missed. I am sure he made both England and America proud.
I will never forget you my friend.
Godspeed and rest in peace.
Pamela,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Mark & Lisa Rambo & family
Pam,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your husband, Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to hold in your heart forever! May God Bless You!
Love,
Luann
Dear Pam,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and the family.
May he Rest In Peace in a field of blooming orchids.
Jan Smith – Bayer IT
Chris will be so missed. What a perfect gentleman. He always made my entire day anytime I had the blessing of seeing him even if it was just for a minute or two. He will always be with me in my memories and I will never forget the things he taught me about England. He was also a true patriot who absolutely LOVED America. I will never forget his pride in becoming a citizen and he couldn’t wait to exercise his rights.. All of them. Godspeed Christopher, we will truly miss you.
My Heartfelt condolences to you and family.