Alma S. DeMerchant

On Saturday, September 15, 2018, Alma Susanna DeMerchant passed away peacefully, in her home, in Maplehurst. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior. Born March 25, 1925, in Medford, NB, she was the daughter of the late George and Rebecca (Hitchcock) Lennon. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy R. DeMerchant; grandson, Darren Ruff (Ruth); 2 sons-in-law, Cecil Ruff and Robert Ruff; 4 siblings, Anna Louaina Hersey, Fred Lennon, Hattie Neilson and Alex Lennon.

Alma is survived by her brother and chosen son, Warren (Ted) Lennon (Margaret); 6 children, Ruth Ruff, Geraldine Ruff, Charlene Ganter (Butch), Sandra Crain (Claude), Allison DeMerchant (Kelly) and Lorelei Ruff (Brian D); 15 grandchildren, Brian T Ruff (Kim), Adam Ruff (Felicia), Amy Warren (Dave), Paul Ruff, Karah Raymer (Jeremy), Sarah Freeman (Matthew), Glenwood Ganter (Kim), Travis Ganter, Joseph Crain (Jennifer), Tyler Crain (Selwyn), Chris DeMerchant (Hilary), Jennifer Wade (Dan), Melissa Oakes (Cory), Stephanie Grant (Brandon) and Joshua Ruff (Stephanie); and chosen grandchildren Gail McLaughlin (Harold), George Lennon (Nancy), Paul Lennon, and Walter Lennon; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Alma’s life was a testament of faith, family and farming. You could generally find Alma in the field, in the kitchen or knitting a mitten or sock for a loved one. Even after a hard day’s work she would always have a meal or a cup of tea ready for any that would drop in for a visit. Many have enjoyed her homemade brown bread, baked beans, crumb cake, pickles, and preserves. As a family, we will always cherish the wonderful memories made sitting around the table for Christmas dinner. Through hard work, along with her husband, they purchased and worked a farm, in Maplehurst. They were potato and grain farmers until their retirement in 1988.

Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville- Bristol on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. Rev. Carl DeMerchant will officiate. The interment will be in the Upper Kent Wharton Cemetery. Donations can be made to Alma’s great granddaughter, Lana Warren, for medical expenses or a charity of the donor's choice. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115