GILL - Emil Joseph Demars, 81, of Walnut Street in Gill died peacefully Sunday evening, November 19, 2017, at home with his family by his side.
Emil was born in Montague on March 5, 1936 to the late Medora (Reil) and Emile A. Demars. He grew up in Lake Pleasant, attended local schools and graduated from Turners Falls High School Class of 1955. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959 serving on board the USS Intrepid and the USS Manley.
In 1962, he married Beverly L. Adie at St. Mary's church in Turners Falls. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage.
He worked at Pratt & Whitney, construction, Millers Falls Tool Company, the Boston & Maine Railroad and then Amtrak until his retirement.
He enjoyed riding and working on his motorcycles, driving his ""Cool 54"" Ford, reminiscing with other car enthusiasts at Cruise Nights, playing pitch with friends and family, watching NASCAR races, and attending his grandchildren's activities. With his family, he often traveled to his sister's house so that his children could spend time with their cousins, Patricia and John. He also attended many Reil, Adie and Murley family reunions. Emil, along with his good friends, was one the original founders of the Mohawk Ramblers Motorcycle Club.
Survivors include his wife Beverly; his children: Lisa Dumas and husband Maurice of Gill, Theresa Underwood and husband David of Wisconsin, Cathleen Demars of Gill, Christopher and wife Terri of Gill and Doreen Kwader and husband Kurt of Florida, his mother in-law Angelina Adie, along with eleven grandchildren, three great grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, June and Theresa.
Emil's family would like to thank Hospice of Franklin County for their care and compassion.
Services for Emil will be held Saturday (11-25-17) at 11 AM at Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square, Turners Falls. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 9 AM until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boston Wounded Veterans Att. Vet Ride, ITAM Post 6, 60 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128 or to Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway St., Greenfield, MA 01301
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Published by The Recorder on Nov. 22, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Emil Demars

14 Entries

taaniel herbergerbrown

December 18, 2017

You raised a good son.
Many thanks
mmfn(su)herbergerbrown

Mike Reil

November 30, 2017

Bev and family, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful man and loved to be around him as he could get people to laugh at anytime. Rip cuz.

Charlene (Teedee) Siders

November 27, 2017

Bev,
My thoughts are with you and the family at this time. I remember Emil at all of our family reunions- he was always laughing and smiling.
Love to you all

AL & Judy Targhetta

November 25, 2017

Bev, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Larry Parker

November 25, 2017

Emils Ship has sailed to yet a distant shore, but he will never be forgotten. I will miss chewing the fat with Emil at many car shows, seeing him drive in with his COOL "54" was always a treat, he took me under his wing when I bought my 78 Pick-Up. Kringle Candle and Riverside car shows will never be the same.

Geri and Stan Johnson

November 24, 2017

Stan and I knew that Emil was very ill, but we were still stunned by the news of his passing. It's so easy to take life for granted when you're always seeing someone walking by the house or running into them in town and then you realize that won't be happening anymore. So, so sorry for your loss.

November 23, 2017

Bev, so sorry to hear the news. Emil always had a smile waiting for you when you greeted. Thank you so much for sharing him with everyone. We will miss him. Take care. Donna & Cal

Charles Sonnier

November 23, 2017

Sorry for your loss. It seems he had a good life I wish you peace and understanding in these sorrowful times.

November 22, 2017

Bev & Family, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. From the HUBER GIRLS.

Paul Lapinski

November 22, 2017

Beverly, we are thinking of you. Very sorry for your loss.
Paul and Barbara Lapinski

November 22, 2017

I never had the honor of meeting Emil, but if he was anything like his son Chris, then he was blessed by the love a huge extended family and his life was filled with meaning and purpose. There is peace beyond the door.

Wendy Foxmyn

November 22, 2017

Thinking of you, Bev.

November 22, 2017

So sorry to here about Emil passing he will be missed by us all George & Diane Croteau And my mother Viona Croteau

Donald Godzinski

November 22, 2017

Cindy and I extend our condolences to the family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Emo was tough but fair. I feared him as a kid, but in a good way!!! It worked for him because he turned out 5 great people. It was a pleasure growing up next to the Demar's. He will be greatly missed.

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