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Laura DeMerchant

1930-2017

Laura DeMerchant
Following a brief illness, Laura May DeMerchant of Upper Kintore, NB, passed away peacefully at the Upper River Valley Hospital on August 16, 2017.

Laura was born in Bath, NB, on February 22, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Katherina (Gaunce) Chapman. Laura leaves behind her daughter, Valerie DeMerchant-Nicol (Robin) of Oakland, ME; her sons, Earl DeMerchant (Margaret) of Sussex, NB, Reid DeMerchant (Vivian) of Rusagonis, NB, Robin DeMerchant (Shawna) of Upper Kintore, NB; her sisters, Betty Hathaway and Irene Giberson, both of Perth-Andover, NB; and her brother, Elmore Chapman of Perth-Andover, NB; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Laura was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Nimrod DeMerchant; her sisters, Mary Lou Dechant and Phyllis Johnson; her brother; Ronald Chapman.

Laura was a school teacher in the Perth-Andover area for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the United Church of Canada, the New Brunswick Teachers Association, as well as the NB Retired Teachers Association. She was also a member of the United Church Women's group.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 1 pm from the Upper Kintore United Church. Rev. Christine Gladue officiated. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery.

The eulogy was given by Garth Farquhar. Readings were by David and Vivian DeMerchant.

Pallbearers were Laura's grandsons, Chris, David, Peter, Michael, Andrew, and Ryan DeMerchant.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.
Service Date
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Service Time
1 pm
Service Location
Upper Kintore United Church

Visitation
Friday
Visitation Time
2-4 and 6-8 pm
Visitation Location
Brunswick Funeral Home

Burial Location
Upper Kintore United Church Cemetery

Requested Charity
Upper Kintore United Church Cemetery or the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation