John « Phil » Dempsey passed away peacefully
at home on Thursday March 10, 2022, surrounded by his loved
ones.
Born in Jacquet River, NB, he was a son of the late Albert
Dempsey and Marion Dempsey. In addition to his parents, Phil was
predeceased by his wife Shirley Dempsey, sons, Robert and Christopher,
brother, Jerry Dempsey, sisters, Donnadean Dempsey and Bernadine
Furlotte.
Phil leaves behind his daughter Christine Dempsey and his
grandkids, Destiny and D.J. sons Jason Dempsey, Philip Jr and Shawn,
all of Ontario. Also left behind are his brothers Alistair, and
Holton, his sisters Velda Hodgeman, Frances Hickman, Delina Dempsey,
Pauline Dempsey, Jeannie Terranova and Wendy Graham.
Phil was a strong, loving, humble and kind man. He Loved to
talk and tell stories to anyone and everyone. He was the
owner of the former local store « Dempseys on King » and loved
being Santa Claus. He enjoyed hockey (Habs) and listening to Johnny
Cash music. He was a loving husband and the world’s greatest dad. He
will truly be missed by his kids, family and friends and dog Jessie
and cat Willy.
Funeral service will be held at The S. O. Mehan & Son
Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB. on Thursday, March
17, 2022 at 2 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
on Thursday from 1-2 pm
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Charlotte
County SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family online at
www.mehanfuneralhome.ca
1947 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Phil Dempsey 1947 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick