Ray James Demond 1963 Bridgewater Bulletin Ray James Demond passed away on Monday morning, April 8th., at his home in Upper Cornwall after a period of four weeks spent in bed, where he was tenderly cared for by his wife, daughter, Margaret, and son-in-law, John. The late Mr. Demond suffered a heart attack two and a half years ago and had been in failing health ever since. Born at Upper Cornwall, 71 years ago, he was the son of the late George and Lavenia (Penney) Demond. He was a veteran of World War I, going overseas in 1916, and marched into Germany after the signing of the Armistice. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 49, Mahone Bay, and was fishery guardian for a number of years, and also took an active part in community affairs. Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Tobin; a daughter, (Margaret) Mrs. John Wentzell, of New Germany; son, Cedric, of Camp Petawawa, Ontario; one sister, Mary (Mrs. Reginald MacKay), of Upper Northfield; three brothers, Stuart of River Hebert; Thomas of Livermore Falls; Guy of Upper Cornwall. He was predeceased by two sons, Bernard, killed in a car accident in 1940; Theodore passed away, results of a car accident in 1949; and by three sisters. Funeral services were held from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Union Square, Thursday, at 2 p.m., April 11th., conducted by Rev. F.W. Thirkell. Hymns sung were favourites of the deceased, "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "Abide With Me." Pall bearers were four nephews, Percy, Ray, and Stuart Joudrey, William Demond; son-in-law, John Wentzell; brother-in-law, Percy Hupman. Interment was in the Union Square Cemetery.