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- Obituary:Connie DeMerchantJuly 24, 1945 - November 24, 2025Connie DeMerchant, 80, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by love.Born on July 24, 1945, in Johnville, New Brunswick, Connie was a strong, independent, and hardworking matriarch whose life was defined by faith, family, and service to others.In 1975, Connie began her greatest adventure—raising her family on a dairy farm in St. Almo, NB, where she became known as a devoted mother, aunt, and friend to all. She later made Newfoundland her home, quickly becoming “everyone’s Grammy” in the community. Connie was an active member of her church and a familiar presence at her grandchildren’s events, cheering the loudest and loving the hardest. To know her was to love her and maybe fear her just a little.Connie was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Seretha; her siblings Josephine, Mary, Francina, and Melvin; her infant daughter Annette and special niece Nola.She is survived by her children Troy(Sarah) and Wendi (Chris); her grandchildren Liam(Claire), Tess(Matt), Erin(Chris), Nate(Mya), Tristan(Cassidy), Travis(Kayla), and bonus granddaughter Anna(Justin); and her great-grandchildren Elijah, Scottie, and Baby Boy DeMerchant arriving in December as well as special niece and nephew Denise and Danny Breau.A loving sister, she leaves behind sisters Clara Cavanaugh (Ray), Dorothy Foster (Gary), Sharon Templeton, Sheila Alexander (Gary), Alma Allan (Fred), Trudy Rogers (Drake) brothers Paul Kilfoil (Jane) and Douglas Kilfoil (Maureen).She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends.Connie was the roots of a family tree that continues to grow strong because of her love, resilience, and unwavering support. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.Visitation will be held on Friday November 28th from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday from 10am to 12pm in Plaster Rock at St Thomas Aquinas Church, Funeral Mass of the Christian burial to follow at 12 PM with Father Gilbert Doddatto.There will be a reception at 1PM following the service.The family have requested donations to Johnville cemetery in lieu of flowers. https://www.carletonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Connie-Demerchant?obId=46492773
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