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Joan Demers Obituary
Mrs. Demers was born October 18, 1924 in Surrey England, raised and graduated from high school there. She worked in London during World War II meeting and marrying her husband Sgt. (US Army) Raymond D. Demers there in 1944. Following the war, they came to The United States settling in Springfield, VT raising their family there. Mrs. Demers worked many years at Wheeler's Pharmacy in Springfield. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Springfield and served with The Altar Society of the church. Joan was also a member of The Springfield Humane Society and volunteered with the Altruian Club there. While in Grafton, she made many friends and acquaintances.
A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, September 10th at 2 p.m in The Davis Memorial Chapel, 99 Summer St. in Springfield with The Rev. Peter Williams presiding. She will be laid to rest with her husband at the convenience of her family. Memorial donations may be made locally in her name to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. A condolence book may be signed locally at:
www.roneyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Demers
Walt & Barbara Bitler
September 15, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet Benter
September 10, 2008
I only met "Nana" once, but I have heard of her often-
I know that she loved her family and all of the new additions. I know that she had a zest for knowledge and adventure and loved to hear of the explorations of those that loved her.
I am sorry for your loss.
Maya Demers-Gosnell
September 10, 2008
I miss you Nana.
You meant a lot to me.
I am very sad that you died.
and I love you very much.
~ Maya age 10
David Demers_Gosnell
September 10, 2008
Nanie was a kind and loyal Nana. She always was there for me. And I really feel very bad losing her.
Love, David age 9
Cheryl Bort
September 10, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Nana. I liked her very much. She was an articlate and intelligent woman who I enjoyed spending that spring break with. I'm truly sorry for your loss. My love to all your family.
Joseph Demers
September 9, 2008
Dear Nana,
Im so glad to have met you. You were so nice to me and I was happy to be with you. I miss you so much. sometimes I wished that I could see you more. Nana, your chocolate malts were my favorite and the little army guys were fun too. I loved the smell of your TV room and the atmosphere was so calm and positive. I want to be with you now and I allways will love you so so dearly. I also liked how you said tamato. It made me smile. I also liked how I got to get up in the mornings and just watch whatever I wanted to. My favorite of all though, is when you had a present or something laying out in the guest room for me and David and Maya. Nani I hope to see you again someday. I have a feeling I will.
~Love you always Joe~
Karina Demers
September 9, 2008
I feel so blessed to have had my Nana for 40 years. She meant so much to me; she did so much with me. We backpacked England only 11 years ago; she hiked in the Rocky Mountains with my family only 5 years ago. She stayed youthful for longer than most Nanas. I miss her terribly.
~Karina Demers
maureen prescott
September 9, 2008
i was sorry to hear of your loss. Joan and i worked together for many years at wheelers. she was always so friendly she will be missed by many.
Judy (Washburn) Barcomb
September 8, 2008
Roger and Bob and family -
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I will always remember her babysitting me when my mom was working. She was just a nice, nice lady. My thoughts are with you.
bobbi white
September 7, 2008
sorry to hear of your loss. joan was a good friend i enjoyed working with her at wheelers, my thoughts are with you.
Roger Demers
September 7, 2008
Roger & Judy Demers
Jay, Kristi, & Quinn Bathgate
Karina, Joe, Maya, & David Demers Gosnell
John Peterson
September 7, 2008
My Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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