DEMMINGS, CLAYTON ALTON - It is with sadness, we announce the passing of our Dad, Clayton Alton Demmings of Fredericton, NB, husband of Connie (Hein) Demmings. His passing occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on January 24, 1930 in Chipman, NB, he was the son of Samuel Ernest and Daisy Violet (Fairweather) Demmings. As a young man, Dad worked at McLeod’s Mill in Chipman until he decided to go back to school and become a Flight Service Specialist. His career took him to Saint John; Sydney, NS; Gander, NL and then to Fredericton. He retired in 1985 and has enjoyed a good and full life. Dad loved to have his family close to him and our times together were filled with much fun and laughter. In 1953, Dad became a member of the Masonic Lodge and went on to become a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He joined Luxor Shriners with his son, Donald in 1985, followed by his son Dana in 2011. Dad was proud to be a bagpiper and played with the Caledonia Pipe Band in Saint John and then for many years with the Fredericton Society of St. Andrews Pipe Band. In addition to our Mom, Dad is survived by we, his three children Penny Demmings , Dana Demmings (Marie Clohosy), and Don Demmings (Julie Benoit); four grandchildren Samantha (Demmings) Kochhar (Krishan), Clayton Demmings, Eric and Luc Jaillet and great-grandson Harrison Kochhar; brother Lloyd Demmings (Thelma), sister Mary West (Keith) and several precious nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Dad was predeceased by his brothers Corbett Fairweather and infant Samuel, as well as sisters, Muriel Murphy and Donna Duffy.
Visitation will be held at McAdam’s Funeral Home, 160 York Street on Thursday, July 3, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with a Masonic service at 6:45 pm. A memorial service will be held at the J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Scott Kohler and Rev. Dr. Brad Little will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date in the Red Bank Cemetery, Chipman, NB. For those who wish, memorial tributes in Dad’s honour may be made to Luxor Shrine Transportation Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences can be made at www.mcadamsfh.com.