Rhonda Jean DEMERCHANT

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It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Rhonda Jean DeMerchant of Fredericton, on May 27, 2024, at Hospice Fredericton.

Rhonda was born in Woodstock NB on March 9, 1964, to the late Ronald and Viloa (Wheeler) DeMerchant.

Rhonda is survived by her three daughters, Cheryl Bois (Vincent), Samantha Bois and Tabatha Bois.

Her sisters, Susan Larlee (John), Mary Cougle (Glen), Donna Taylor (Neil), Sheila Bissonette (Denis), brothers, Brian DeMerchant (Liz), Albert DeMerchant (Sherry) and David DeMerchant (Nancy). Rhonda is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Besides her parents, Rhonda was also predeceased by a sister Anne DeMerchant and her nephews Ryan Taylor and Joshua Taylor.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 30, 2024, at the Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road, Jacksonville NB from 1 until 2PM, Service will be following directly at 2PM, Interment will be in the Woodstock Rural Cemetery.

Donations in Rhonda’s memory can be made to, Hospice House Fredericton.

https://www.carletonfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Rhonda-Jean-DeMerchant?obId=31644433

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Ronald David DeMerchant, 88, of Upper Kintore, NB, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Carleton Manor Nursing Home, Woodstock, NB, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born in Upper Kintore, NB, on October 15, 1931, son of the late Ernest and Olive (Pimlott) DeMerchant.

Ronald is survived by his sons, Brian (Liz), Albert (Sherry), David (Nancy); his daughters Anne DeMerchant-Wheeler, Susan Larlee (John), Donna Taylor (Neil), Sheila Bissonette (Denis), Mary Cougle (Glen), Rhonda DeMerchant (Steven Kervin), brothers Glen and Donald, 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Ronald was predeceased by his wife Viola (Wheeler), his grandson Ryan Taylor, his brothers Richard, Lewis, Earle, Archie, Nimrod, sisters Hazel DeMerchant (infant), Neola Brooks, Marita Martin and Dorothy Dewitt.

The family would like to thank all the staff on Everwood at Carleton Manor for their compassionate and excellent care of dad during his time there.

Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2 pm from Brunswick Funeral Home. Pastor Carl O'Donnell officiated. Interment will be held at a later date in the Upper Kintore Cemetery.

Music for the service was by Pastor Carl O'Donnell. The eulogy was given by Ronald's daughter, Sheila Bissonette.

Pallbearers were Chad DeMerchant, Justin DeMerchant, Tyler DeMerchant, Jason Cougle, Adam Cougle, and Wolf Obenaus.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover, NB.

Ronald married Viola Mary WHEELER on 5 Sep 1953 in Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. Viola was born in 1930 in Union Corner, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada; died in 1981; was buried in 1981 in Woodstock Rural Cemetery, Woodstock, Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Olive Mae PIMLOTT on 22 Oct 1915 in Andover, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada. Olive was born in 1893 in Perth, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada; died in 1975; was buried in 1975 in Upper Kintore Cemetery, Upper Kintore, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]