Tribute & Message From The Family
Raymond G. Demers, 75, of Manchester, died July 8, 2019 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, of complications due to Alzheimer's disease.
Born in Manchester on May 7, 1944, he was the son of Gerard L. and Jeannette A. (Marcoux) Demers. He was educated in Manchester, earned his BA in science from St. Anselm College in 1966 and received his MS in radiation biology from Rivier College in 1970.
Ray taught physics at Manchester High School West for 35 years before retiring in 2007. Upon retirement, he did research as a health physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He served in the NH Air National Guard from 1966 to 1976 as a medical laboratory technician. He loved airplanes and enjoyed flying, maintaining a pilot's license for many years. He was a remote control airplane enthusiast, and enjoyed building and flying his own model aircraft. Ray also had a passion for music, playing guitar and building his own banjos.
Above all else, he will be remembered as a devoted husband and a loving father. Family includes his wife of 39 years, Phyllis M. (Bouvier) Demers of Manchester; their two children, Raymond G. Demers II and fiancé Susannah Brewster of Boston, and Kathleen D. Sapia and husband Nicholas of Boston; his two sons, Jeffrey A. Demers and wife Karen of Hooksett, and Dana A. Demers of Provincetown, MA; and his brother Ronald A. Demers and wife Louise of Rockland, ME.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, July 12, 2019 at Parish of Transfiguration, 305 Kelley St., Manchester. Committal prayers followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Parish of the Transfiguration, 107 Alsace St., Manchester, NH 03102 or Alzheimer's Association, 166 S. River Rd., Bedford, NH 03110, or online at www.alz.org/manh.
Condolence & Memory Journal
I was saddened to hear of Ray's passing. Althouvh we were cousins via the Marcoux family of our mothers, it was not until we went to St. Anselm College that we met. We became more friends than cousins. Ray was always an affable guy. Very friendly. We went our separate ways after college. thought of hi
But I him often. I shall miss him. My sympathies go out o hijs entire
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Maurice Demers - Goffstown, NH - Family July 26, 2019
Phyllis my deepest sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time
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Irene lLacroix-Rivet - Manchester, NH - Acquaintance July 21, 2019
My deepest sympathies! I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My husband worked with him at Pease in the NH Air National Guard. My love, Doris Brock
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Doris Brock - Colebrook, NH - Served in the Military together July 17, 2019
Phyllis, please accept my deepest onfolences. To you and your family
It was a long cross to carry,
My love
Gerry Fottin
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Gerry Fortin - manvhester, NH - Neighbor July 13, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful teacher and I very much enjoyed my time in his class. Your family is in my prayers during this time of sadness.
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Vanessa Roy-Young - Bangor, ME - Student July 12, 2019
Jeff and Dana,
Hoping cherished memories of your dad bring you comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
Keeping you close in thought and prayer. xo
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Sarah Kerr - Manchester, NH - Friend July 11, 2019
Dear Phyllis, Ray and Katie,
We were so saddened to learn of Ray's passing. We remembered how we used to chat before Sunday morning mass...Ray always had interesting stories to share with us about his time spent in New Mexico.
Know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with peace...and, may you take out those treasured memories and smile. Love, Jackie and Ray Bessette
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Jackie and Ray Bessette - Manchester, NH - Acquaintance July 11, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My husband and I met in his classroom and enjoyed his teaching style. His was always a fun class to spend time in
Our condolences
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Alyssa Janelle - NH - Student July 11, 2019
My heart goes out to Ray's family during this difficult time. May his light be eternal.
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Tracy Colbroth - Nottingham, NH - Coworker July 10, 2019
Dear Phyllis, Ray and Katie,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. May the many wonderful memories you have shared bring you peace and consolation.
Denise Venne
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Denise Venne - Manchester, NH - Friend July 10, 2019
I remember you being a great teacher. Thank you for your military service also. Esprit de Corps.
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Kevin Gurley - Manchester, NH - Student July 10, 2019
Dear Phyllis, Raymond, and Katie
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the Holy Spirit hover over you with blessings of consolation and love from all of your family and friends. Thinking of you at this time and will offer prayers for all of you. Love, from the Davitt family
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Brian &Patty Davitt - Manchester, NH - Neighbor July 10, 2019
We were sorry to hear of your loss. He is remembered fondly.
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Tonya Angwin - Manchester, NH - Student July 10, 2019
May you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. He is remembered with much love. .. Our deepest and sincere condolences to all of you Love, Eli & Denise Farrah (cousins)
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Denise&Eli Farrah - Potomac, MD - Family July 10, 2019
I am saddened to hear of Ray's passing. He and I taught together for many years at West High School in Manchester. I always considered Ray to be a good friend and colleague.
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Joseph Morris - Thornton, NH - Coworker July 10, 2019
Phyllis, Katie & Raymond - so sorry to hear about your husband/ Dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
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Diane Hebert - Manchester, NH July 09, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Kathleen Kirwin - Manchester, NH - Friend July 09, 2019
My sincere condolence, may he rest in peace.
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Alice Marcoux Syrek - MANCHESTER, NH July 09, 2019
Phyllis and family, so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Anita Gagnon
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Anita Gagnon - Manchester, NH - Friend July 09, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences.
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Arsenio Rodriguez - New Jersey, NJ - Acquaintance July 09, 2019
