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David Demers Obituary
LUNENBURG -- David P. Demers, 59, of Lunenburg, died Sunday evening, Aug. 19, surrounded by his four brothers, at the University Campus of the UMASS Memorial Healthcare Facility in Worcester after a long illness.
David was born in Fitchburg, on Sept. 17, 1952, a son of the late Henry P. and C. Sandra (Molter) Demers and has lived in Lunenburg for most of his life. He graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1970 and received a bachelor degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Mechanical Engineering as well as a master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
David served on the Lunenburg Fire Department from 1969 to 2008 acting as Deputy Chief for his last 8 years there. He was also a highly regarded fire protection consultant for a company he owned and operated called Demers Associates Inc.
He was a NFPA Fire Investigator and served on the Governor's Task Force in Building Fire Safety, Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention and the Applewild School Board of Trustees.
David became an Eagle Scout at a very young age and remained very active throughout his life with the Nashua Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
He enjoyed boating and saltwater fishing as well as summering at the family home in Ocean Point, ME.
He leaves two sons, Devin P. Demers of Baltimore, MD and Dierk D. Demers of San Francisco, CA; four brothers, Richard Demers of Fitchburg, Donald Demers of Eliot, ME, Dana Demers of Ashburnham and Darrell Demers of Lunenburg and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.
DEMERS -- Calling hours for David will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 7 PM in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, followed by a service in the funeral home at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Luneburg Fire and Rescue Fund, 655 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, MA 01462 or the Nashua Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 1980 Lunenburg Rd., Lancaster, MA 01523.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Demers
Ken Charak
August 14, 2023
Best man at my wedding and co-worker at Nordgren Memorial Chapter. Will never forget my pledge brother!
September 18, 2012
<3
Jim Valentine
September 12, 2012
I shall miss Dave. I owe my business carreer to him. He was a good friend and a great investigator.
Kurt Ruchala
August 30, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I always enjoyed working with him.
Andrew Arvanitis
August 28, 2012
I worked alongside Dave in scouting for many years and constantly marveled at his devotion to the ideals of scouting. He will not be easily forgotten. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.
Lee DeVito
August 24, 2012
The Demers Family
I was shocked and saddened to to hear of Dave's passing. He was a very active member of the fire protection industry and he will be missed. Although, in a ways we were competitors there is no competition between friends, we will all miss him.
Bill Gaylord
August 23, 2012
Our family rented the Demer's upstairs apartment when I was in first grade at the Passios; I recall feeling I had 4 older brothers. Dave would babysit for my parents, and show off his stamp collection to keep us occupied. Much later, I had opportunities to speak with Dave regarding fire protection issues while assigned to Boston Fire Department headquarters; what a genuinely nice guy. Thoughts and prayers to a wonderful family.
Pete Anderson
August 23, 2012
Miss you, Captain. Wishing you fair winds and following seas, my friend.
Debbie Lincoln
August 23, 2012
I was neighbors with the wonderful Demers family. We played together and skated on the pond across from his house. I had the honor of being the kids' babysitter. Not only were they completely well-behaved and delightful, the pay was $1 per hour - top dollar in those days. There was a fire near their yard when David was in grade school, which sparked his interest in his future career. And he had a phenomenal talent for it. I recently found a story I had written about the neighborhood fire and shared it with him, and every time I saw him, we'd have a chuckle about it. He gave so much back to the community through his Scouting and his fire knowledge. Thank you, Dave, you will be sorely missed.
Pete Lincoln
August 23, 2012
Katy Krieger talked David into trying out for the 1969 Competitive Play "A Thousand Clowns" that I was directing. It was not David's nature to be a performer, but he reluctantly tried out for the lead part. He ended up winning Best Actor for an amazing performance. Not only was he funny, but his song and dance routine was fantastic.
When he graduated, he wrote in my yearbook that he learned more about himself by appearing in that show, than from all the "technical stuff" he'd been studying.
When Norm Gallagher announced his acting award, he referred to David as "Lunenburg's own Zero Mostel".
Sleep well, my friend. I hope you meet Katy somewhere out there.
thinking of u
August 23, 2012
<3
Jean O'Connor
August 22, 2012
To the Demers Family: When I firt went to work for NFPA 33 years ago, Dave was the among the people I worked for. We hit it off right away and argued and laughed like an old married couple. We've stayed friends for all these years and had a great business relationship, however, more importantly, Dave was always there for me through thick and thin and he was a trusted friend. I will really miss him!
Mary Bongiovi
August 22, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear of Dave's passing. He was so good to my family and will be greatly missed.
Richard Loyd
August 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Fenner
August 22, 2012
My condolences to all of Dave's family and friends. I am greatly saddened by Dave's passing. Taking Wood Badge with Dave will always be one of my most cherished Scouting memories. Yip! Yip!
August 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Demers family. We knew Dave through scouting and he was a great role model to the scouts. He will be deeply missed.
Mary, Bruce, Kevin and Paul Perkins
Steve boyle
August 21, 2012
I graduated with Dave, I remember him as a great person. Sorry to read of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Maureen McNally-Cormier
August 21, 2012
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Demers Family. I was saddened to hear of David's passing. We shared many conversations about modeling railroad and I had looked forward to more. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you, all.
Robin, David, Daniel, & Ben Grossman
August 21, 2012
Dear Devin & Dierk,
We are saddened to hear about your Dad's passing. He was so wonderful to our son Daniel when he attended the national jamboree in 2005. He was also fortunate to have such a great person as his Scout Master on his journey to eagle. We were honor to have your Dad read the Voice of the Eagle at Daniel's Court of Honor. We have so many wonderfull memories He will be greatly missed.
Branden Morris
August 21, 2012
Dierk, Devin, and family -
My sincere condolences. I enjoyed Scouting with Dave - we had fun first taking, and then staffing, Wood Badge together; and I appreciated his leadership as we worked on council committees and projects. His influence is felt to this day.
May you all have the comfort and peace you require today and in the days ahead.
Gary Hopson
August 21, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with Dave on one of the NFPA committees (96 - Commercial Cooking)and found him to be a true professional who knew how to get the best & most out of people. He will be truly missed and the world of Fire Protection is saddned at his passing.
George Lanthier
August 21, 2012
Absolutely one of the best. He will be sadly missed by those of us involved in Fire Prevention. Just a great person.
Bob Cummings
August 21, 2012
David and I when through WPI together in the Fire PRotection Program. It was a joy and pleasure to have known and called Dave my friend for these many years. His wisdom and friendship will be greatly missed. I send prayers out to the family.
Dave and Lorraine Bouchard
August 21, 2012
Sons and Brothers,
I knew Dave as a firefighter, an engineer and a friend. For many years, I had the privilege of working side-by-side with him. When he was focused on the game, there was no one better at getting the job done. Lorraine and I also had the opportunity to spend quality downtime with him, as we traveled the country attending meetings and conferences. Most importantly, we will always cherish the memories of the peaceful moments spent with Dave and the family on the back porch at Ocean Point.
May he rest in peace.
Marsha Cox-Brinson
August 21, 2012
My sympathy to the Demers family. I am a high school friend of David's and remember him fondly. He was a wonderful guy and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Monica Roldan
August 21, 2012
To Demers Family,
Dear Dierk,
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow, you are in our prayers.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May your memories be your comfort.
We love you and we are with you!!
Bill Ashton
August 21, 2012
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of your father's passing this morning. David was a good friend and pretty much a mentor during my time in Leominster Fire. I suppose you do not remember, Devin, the time we all went together to the train show in Springfield when you were younger; your father also participated in my son's Eagle Scout ceremony. Sadly we had not seen each other much of late. My very deepest sympathy to you boys and your family.
August 21, 2012
We are saddened to recieve this news of Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Devon, Dierk and also the rest of the family.
Peter, Barbara, and Carrie Newell
Stephanie Newell Kaler
Ocean Point, ME and Hudson, Ohio
Allan Fraser
August 21, 2012
To the Demers Family,
I had the great pleasure and good fortune to be Dave's staff liaison for an NFPA TC for over six years. We lead parallel lives as I was a chief building official in 5 MAssachusetts communities over a 30 year career. We had a great deal in common and shared many great times both in and out of meetings on the road. Dave was one of those rare individuals who was not only extremely competent technically, but who had a tremendous moral compass and strong people skills. I will miss him very much, but I will never forget him and how much he enriched my life. May God comfort you in your loss of Dave!
Ruthie Smith
August 21, 2012
To The Demers family, I was blessed to meet Dave. He was a kind soul. He loved you all so much. Thanks Dave for your smile and our few laughs. You have left a mark on my heart.
Bill Middlemiss
August 21, 2012
I had the opportunity to work with Dave and had many conversations with him. Dave was an ispiration to many and dedicated to his son's, scouting as well as the protection of the public from fire. He will be missed.
Karen Herr
August 21, 2012
With our deepest sympathy for David's family our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you find some "Peace" David.
Love Ya, Karen & Ray
August 21, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy to the Demers Family
James and Olympia Lekas
John Fortune
August 20, 2012
Devin and Dierk,
I find it a striking coincedence that traveling on business I am about 90 miles from Philmont as I read this. The picture of your Dad brings me back to the year 2000 when after all our planning, we finally made it there. Those are wonderful memories that I'm sure will bring you joy and peace as the years pass. I'm sorry for your loss.
Ken and Adrienne Charak
August 20, 2012
To Dave's Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Dave was the best man at our wedding in 1974 and a wonderful, caring human being. Dave was a kind, gentle man who only wanted to be of service to mankind. He chose fire protection and was a true innovator in every sense of the word. He will be deeply missed.
Kevin Tape
August 20, 2012
To the Demers family: I briefly got to know Dave and he often spoke if his love for family, the Fire Department and the Boy Scouts. He had a lot of knowledge and wisdom to share. I am deeply sorry for your families loss.
Michael Roberge
August 20, 2012
To the family of Dave Demers,
My name is Michael Roberge, David Demers was an incredible man. He took me under his wing when I was a sophomore in College. He taught me a lot of things over the years and became a person I wanted to be. He was a great friend to me and I will miss him very much. He was a father figure to me and I wished I could have done more for him. He was a mentor to me and to the community. He will be truly missed.
Sorry for your loss.
Tom McGonegal
August 20, 2012
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dave. I considered Dave a friend and had known him and his family for many years. Dave was a very good man and he will be missed.
Lydia Bogar
August 20, 2012
Derek and Devon, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was so proud of you, and we who worked with him, were so proud of him as a colleague and friend.
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