John Emile Demers

John Emile Demers obituary, Palm Harbor, FL

John Emile Demers

John Emile Demers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Sep. 22, 2021.

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With great sadness and heavy hearts, our family shares the loss of our loving family leader, John Emile Demers, on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
John was a beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa and brother. He is survived by his wife Janice of 45 years, son Neil and wife Nicole. daughter Suzanne Foley and husband Martin, his brother Steve and wife Flo and 3 loving grandchildren and Baby Foley on the way.
Family was everything to John. He taught his children to fish, drive, work hard, always give to others and no matter what, FAMILY comes first. His greatest achievement was his children and his grandchildren.
John was born in Sanford, Maine. He graduated from Medfield High School, Medfield, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor Degree from Northeastern University, Boston. Massachusetts. He and Jan began their family in Wrentham, Massachusetts before moving to Florida in 1989. John worked for Linvatec in Largo, Florida from 1989 until his retirement in August 2020.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate John's life will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the family's home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of John Demers to:
Friends of the Island Parks, Inc.
1 Causeway Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698 https://www.friendsoftheislandparks.org/

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Norma Miguel

September 24, 2021

My sincere condolences to Johns entire family . I worked with John for the last 20 years. He helped me so much. He was my mentor and professor. I will never forget you John. Go in Peace to the lord home. But please note we will always think of you and your many contributions as well as your willingness to always be available to help us with things that we had difficulty with.

You will always live in my heart John !!!!!

Norma

Jennifer Ming

September 24, 2021

I'm deeply saddened by John's passing. I worked with him for many years and he's the kindest, hardest working person I've ever known. John will be truly missed. My condolence goes to his family.

Cristina Weburg

September 23, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Worked with John for 7 years. He has a great teacher and a wonderful person. I learned a lot from him. My most sincere condolences.

Perry Parsino

September 23, 2021

I worked closely with John. He was always friendly and upbeat. We liked to talk about the Red Sox, Patriots, Bears and the Cubs. Our teams. My heart goes out to his family.

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