Name: Celebration of Life for George C. DeMars
Start: 2020-03-01T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-03-01T21:00:00.000Z
Location: George and Jenny's home

George Charles DeMars, 87, of Winsted and Canton, CT, beloved husband of Jenny Magna DeMars and sons, Charley and Keith, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 from cancer. Born on May 20, 1932 in Winsted, CT, he was the son of the late Freada Patten and George E. DeMars. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War receiving a Bronze Star after having served on the front lines and attaining the rank of Sergeant. In March, 2016, George was named CT Veteran of the Month to honor his service. He was a graduate of The Gilbert School (1950) where he lettered in three sports and became fast friends with a group of guys whose friendship and get-togethers lasted over fifty years. After the Marines (1950-1954), he attended the University of Connecticut for a year and then came back to Winsted to raise a family and take a job with the YMCA for four years as an assistant to the CEO. He then worked his way up in the lumber business at the Carnell Company, which he later purchased and ran for 18 years. George also worked on many projects to enhance the town through the Jaycees, Elks Club, Kiwanis Club and the local Chamber of Commerce. He was a great organizer: trips to the Bronx for lunch, golf outings, tennis weekends, Super Bowl parties, birthday parties and trips to baseball, football and basketball stadiums. He loved getting together with his friends, playing and watching sports and maintaining a parklike lawn. George leaves his wife, Jenny of Canton, CT, and two sons, Mark of Middletown, CT and Charley, of Raynham, Massachusetts. George was predeceased by two sons, Mark and Kyle DeMars. In explaining why he joined the Marines, he was quoted as saying, "There certainly is a great deal of patriotism involved. You love your country and you love your community. You learn to respect life, respect death and respect your fellow human beings." That was the George that we all knew and loved. The family invites friends to come and celebrate his life at George and Jenny's home at 11 Shingle Mill Drive, Canton on Sunday, March 1, 2020 anytime between 1 and 4 p.m.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Robert Cassotto

February 20, 2020

To George's wife and family,I remember George fondly when as a youngster I used to go to the YMCA after school to participate in all kinds of sports and George was always there running the programs. I knew even as a young child that there was something very special about George who treated us all like his own children. That's probably why we always called him affectionately , Uncle George. In fact to prove what a great man he was he's used to invite all us kids to his home every winter to go sliding on our sleds at his home with free snacks and hot chocolate. And now I realize we were from 7 to 10 years of age and he was a mere 24 years old . How thoughtful was he and his wife to even care that much about the kids.To prove he was special , I remember that the people who followed George were nothing like him!! He was truly one in a million and just knowing he was here brought great warmth to me and I'm sure many others. I mean what 24 year old teen cares about youngsters 7-12 years old. He was a Saint and I'll miss him. Throughout my life we would cross paths occasionally and at Carnell's and his warmth and friendliness was ever present. I really and truly loved him like an Uncle.You couldn't help but love him ! I am sadden to hear of his passing from the dreaded cancer.I can't think of anyone else I've ever met where I felt the same affection and completely safe toward a complete stranger like George.To his family I am profoundly sorry and I ask God to give you strength and comfort at this time of great sorrow.Uncle George, you really put your mark on making the world a better safer place. May God bless you George for your numerous acts of kindness and service to our country.

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