DEMMINGS, GRACE - Grace Edna Demmings of Perth-Andover passed away unexpectedly at Hotel Dieu St. Joseph Hospital on October 5, 2014. Grace was born in Glassville, NB on December 31, 1926. She was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Foreman) Millie. Grace leaves behind her children Deborah Bubar (Norman) of Wicklow, Brent Demmings (Joyce) of Carlingford; her son-in-law Michael Mersereau of Miramichi; sisters Gwen Gray of Wallingford, CT, Ena Hicks of Calgary, AB, Anne Schure of White Bear Lake, MN, Brenda Jardine (Darryl) of Nackawic; brothers Irvine Millie Edna) of London, ON, Larry Millie (Carol) of Woodstock, Ted Millie (Doris) of Riverview; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband John Demmings; her daughter Beverly Anne Mersereau; her sister Sheila Simonds; her brother Don Millie. Grace had fulfilling years teaching elementary school students and early childhood kindergarten (Play and Learn). She was a member of the United Church Women, the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Keenagers Club.
Resting at Brunswick Funeral Home with visitation on Thursday 1 to 3 pm followed by a memorial service at the funeral home at 3 pm. Rev. Steve Longmoore officiating. A private family interment will take place at the Presbyterian Rural Cemetery. The family will greet friends and relatives at a reception held at the funeral home following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Presbyterian Rural Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.