John M. Demarest

I just read yesterday November 3, 2020 that John passed away in April. I was both a classmate and teammate on the spring track team. Yes he was a quiet man both on the team and in class but he was a great runner in the mile and 2 mile races. Fifty years have passed since graduation. I never saw him again but like other classmates I, we at times wonder about our Winnicunnet High classmates so many years ago,
I'm sorry to read that he struggled with his illness. I...

RIP John..you know you were favorite
Amy D
Glencliff Home

I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. I have thought of John a lot over the years, most recently on his birthday, and it always bothered me to not know where and how he was. John and I covered a lot of territory in our younger days; the many great concerts, the Atlantic Ave. "Victory Garden", the Olympic Games in Montreal, and the many fine brews we sampled together and with friends will be warmly remembered. John was a kind man with an old soul, and I will find solace in the...

I knew John in North Hampton Elementary School and Winnacunnet. Yes, a gentle soul with a wry sense of humor. Strange how the people from our youth stay with us in a way that those we meet as adults can't quite. I know he suffered--I pray that he rests in peace and will light a candle tonight for him in Pasadena, CA.

I am so sorry that John is gone and that he suffered some in the end. It is so tragic to lose a member of your beloved family. Sending you all much love and condolences. Carla

I remember when John joined us at North Hampton Elementary School. He was such a quiet person. Rest in piece John.

Reading the portsmouth Herald this morning had me think of John. No I have not seen john since winnacunnet 50 years ago but during those 4 years john and Blake and myself enjoyed doing kids do. And again it has been I long time but John was a good friend and let him know he is being remember