Roland P. Demers, 92, died on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Community Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Gorham, NH and was the son of Hector and Laura (Pellissier) Demers. He had resided in Manchester for most of his life.
He was educated in local schools and later entered the US Army to serve in the South Pacific, the Korean War, and later received the Bronze Star. He served over 20 years in the Army, and then worked for the State of NH Employment Security Division for 20 years.
Roland enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid skier and golfer and a member of the Derryfield Country Club.
Members of his family include his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary Inez (Holmes) Demers of Manchester; a daughter, Patricia Peck and her husband Dr. Charles of Annandale, VA.; two sons, Robert Demers and his wife Linda of Arlington, VA, Richard Demers and his wife Karen of North Wales, PA; two grandson, Benjamin and James Demers; two brothers Gerard Demers and his wife Lorraine of Manchester, Rev Francis Demers, OMI, of Tewksbury, MA.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Thursday, December 11, 2014 in St. Joseph Cathedral Chapel. Burial with military honors took place in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 114 Perimeter Rd., Unit G and H, Nashua, NH 03063.