Alma S. DeMerchant
1925-2018
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, Alma Susanna DeMerchant passed away
peacefully, in her home, in Maplehurst. She is now at home with her
Lord and Savior. Born March 25, 1925, in Medford, NB, she was the
daughter of the late George and Rebecca (Hitchcock) Lennon. She was
predeceased by her husband, Roy R. DeMerchant; grandson, Darren Ruff
(Ruth); 2 sons-in-law, Cecil Ruff and Robert Ruff; 4 siblings, Anna
Louaina Hersey, Fred Lennon, Hattie Neilson and Alex Lennon.
Alma is survived by her brother and chosen son, Warren (Ted) Lennon
(Margaret); 6 children, Ruth Ruff, Geraldine Ruff, Charlene Ganter
(Butch), Sandra Crain (Claude), Allison DeMerchant (Kelly) and Lorelei
Ruff (Brian D); 15 grandchildren, Brian T Ruff (Kim), Adam Ruff
(Felicia), Amy Warren (Dave), Paul Ruff, Karah Raymer (Jeremy), Sarah
Freeman (Matthew), Glenwood Ganter (Kim), Travis Ganter, Joseph Crain
(Jennifer), Tyler Crain (Selwyn), Chris DeMerchant (Hilary), Jennifer
Wade (Dan), Melissa Oakes (Cory), Stephanie Grant (Brandon) and Joshua
Ruff (Stephanie); and chosen grandchildren Gail McLaughlin (Harold),
George Lennon (Nancy), Paul Lennon, and Walter Lennon; 28 great
grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren as well as several nieces,
nephews and extended family.
Alma’s life was a testament of faith, family and farming. You
could generally find Alma in the field, in the kitchen or knitting a
mitten or sock for a loved one. Even after a hard day’s work she
would always have a meal or a cup of tea ready for any that would drop
in for a visit. Many have enjoyed her homemade brown bread, baked
beans, crumb cake, pickles, and preserves. As a family, we will
always cherish the wonderful memories made sitting around the table
for Christmas dinner. Through hard work, along with her husband, they
purchased and worked a farm, in Maplehurst. They were potato and
grain farmers until their retirement in 1988.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207
Burnham Rd. Florenceville- Bristol on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday,
September 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Carl DeMerchant will officiate.
The interment will be in the Upper Kent Wharton Cemetery. Donations
can be made to Alma’s great granddaughter, Lana Warren, for
medical expenses or a charity of the donor’s choice.
www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alma S DeMerchant 19252018..
Décès pour la Ville: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
