Robert "Bob" Demerchant

On Monday, December 30, 2024, Robert (Bob) Leon Demerchant met his Lord face to face, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Jean after a short illness. Bob was born in Mineral, NB on July 20, 1931, Bob was one of 9 children born to the late Bartlett and Flora (Hargrove) of Mineral NB.

Bob loved growing up on the Monquart and often spoke of the many memories he shared with the Ruff’s, Lloyd’s and McCullough’s.

Bob grew up quickly, losing his dad at the age of 9. He moved into Bath as a teen to attend High School and joined the Canadian Air Force for a short time following school.

Bob, and several of his friends and brothers, moved to Oshawa in the 50’s to work at the prestigious GM plant. It was on summer vacation at home that Bob met Jean Crain of Beechwood. They were married in 1960 and made Oshawa their home. Their family soon grew to include a son, Brent, and a daughter, Cynthia (Cindy). All the people and places that mattered most to Bob and Jean were back in New Brunswick, so they moved home in ’69.

At home Bob worked as a bus driver and carpenter. As a carpenter Bob’s creativity and perfectionism shaped his work. Many buildings throughout Carleton and Victoria Counties stand as a testament to his hard work and craftmanship.

When not working Bob and Jean loved to camp, snowmobile and four wheel. A perfect day for them involved boiling the kettle “out back somewheres”.

Early in their married life Bob and Jean decided to make God the center of their home. They faithfully served the Lord and were thrilled to watch their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren follow in their steps.

Bob lost his beloved Jean in 2023, and his joy has never been quite as full since.

His family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Everett Chalmers Hospital and the URVH in Waterville for their exemplary care. Their support has made our journey much easier.

Bob was predeceased by Jean Crain, his wife of 63 years, his parents Bartlett and Flora, siblings Arthur, Lila, Avery and wife Marion Giberson, Juanita and husband Lloyd Bowater, Phyllis and husband Don Giberson, and Lowell and wife Joan Hall.

He is survived by his son Brent (Connie) and daughter Cindy (Lew) Denny; grandchildren Nathan (Pamela) Denny, Shane (Michelle) Demerchant, Jenna (Clay) Brink, Colby (Jessica) Demerchant and Matthew (Melissa) Denny; great-grandchildren Zachary, Nicholas, Logan, Zane, Arya, Kolten, Kowen, Taylor, Lyla, Evangeline, Miller, Luke and Rory; brother Keith (Mary) and Sister Myrna (Peter) Paccione and many nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 6-8 pm from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 3 pm from True North Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Palmer will officiate. The interment will be held in the Mineral Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, donations made to True North Baptist Church or the Mineral Cemetery would be appreciated.