Rebecca S. Demers

Rebecca S. "Becky" Demers, 91, of Manchester, died November 13, 2004, at Elliot Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Manchester, July 1, 1913, she was the daughter of Joseph and Delvina (Dion) Marcoux. She was a lifelong resident of this city.

Mrs. Demers worked as a waitress for many years. She had worked at the Holiday Inn, Queen City Motel, Carpenter Hotel, Manchester Country Club and the Derryfield Country Club, and other area banquet facilities.

She had volunteered as a Civil Defense Warden during World War II. In addition she volunteered with the American Red Cross, Notre Dame Hospital Associates, and as a driver for the Sisters of Holy Cross.

She was a past president of the Club Jeanne d'Arc women's auxiliary of the Alpine Club, and a member of the Manchester Brownies. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony Church, and a member of the Sodality of St. Anne of that parish.

In the 1930's, she was a Woman's World Champion Snowshoer in competition held in Montreal, Quebec.

Family members include her husband of 64 years, Andre G. Demers of Manchester; two sons, Maurice A. Demers of Goffstown, and Denis G. Demers of Bohemia, NY; three grandchildren; a brother, Romain Marcoux of Manchester; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, November 16 2004 at St. Anthony Church, Belmont St., Manchester. Burial followed in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to NH Catholic Charities, 215 Myrtle St., Manchester, NH 03104, or Easter Seals, 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH 03103-4800