DeMERCHANT, JACK - Jack DeMerchant of Tobique Narrows passed away peacefully at the Victoria Glen Manor on December 2, 2012. Born in Tobique Narrows on August 7, 1932, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Wallace) DeMerchant. Jack leaves behind his sons, Michael (Patty) DeMerchant of Saint John, Chris (Brenda) DeMerchant of Perth-Andover, Greg (Charlene) DeMerchant of Fredericton; grandchildren, Ciara, Jordan, Nicole, and Tanya; great-grandchildren, Carter, Sophia, Blake, and Cole; sisters, Marion DeMerchant and Reta Jamer, both of Perth-Andover; brother, Peter DeMerchant of Tobique Narrows. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Joyce DeMerchant (Goodine); seven brothers and one sister. Jack was a member of the Perth-Andover Elks Club, the Knights of Columbus, and a Shriner. He was a very successful and well-respected local businessman.
Resting at Brunswick Funeral Home with visitation on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00 am from St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. Father Gilbert Doddatto celebrating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Good Samaritan Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover.