Grace Demmings

Grace Edna Demmings of Perth-Andover passed away unexpectedly at Hotel Dieu St. Joseph Hospital on October 5, 2014.

Grace was born in Glassville, NB on December 31, 1926. She was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Foreman) Millie. Grace leaves behind her children Deborah Bubar (Norman) of Wicklow, Brent Demmings (Joyce) of Carlingford; her son-in-law Michael Mersereau of Miramichi; sisters Gwen Gray of Wallingford, CT, Ena Hicks of Calgary, AB, Anne Schure of White Bear Lake, MN, Brenda Jardine (Darryl) of Nackawic; brothers Irvine Millie (Edna) of London, ON, Larry Millie (Carol) of Woodstock, Ted Millie (Doris) of Riverview; eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband John Demmings; her daughter Beverly Anne Mersereau; her sister Sheila Simonds; her brother Don Millie.

Grace had fulfilling years teaching elementary school students and early childhood kindergarten (Play and Learn). She was a member of the United Church Women, the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Keenagers Club.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 3 pm from Brunswick Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Longmoore officiated. Interment took place at the Presbyterian Rural Cemetery.

Music for the service was by organist Dawn Bishop and soloist Barbara Rideout. The eulogy was given by Brenda Jardine.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.