Obituary of Robert DeMerchant

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert George DeMerchant announce his passing on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at York Care Centre, Born on April 29, 1966 in Ottawa, ON, he was the much loved son of Perley and Susan (Clements) DeMerchant. Rob has taken up his wings and left the chains behind that bound him in a vegetative state for almost 19 years to be present with his Lord and Saviour. Rob attended Oromocto High School and loved participating in sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey and snowmobiling. After high school Rob worked as an Auto Service Advisor for Jim Thompson Pontiac, Elm City Chrysler and then for J. Clarks and Son Chev, Old, Cadillac. During this time he was also involved in scuba diving and NASCAR racing at the Geary Speedway. Rob was seriously injured in a car accident in July, 1998. Since that time, Rob has resided at York Care Centre, under the very loving care of numerous exceptional nurses which we have always referred to as “Rob’s Special Angels”. In addition to his parents, Rob is survived by his step brothers, Brent and Russell DeMerchant and his step sisters, Margaret DeMerchant, Rhonda Guidry and Michelle Boyd and their families. He is also survived by many uncle, aunts and cousins. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Simon Walling of St. John, Dr. Rob Leckey of Stan Cassidy Rehab Centre, Dr. Anan Irrinki of Fredericton and all the wonderful nurses who have lovingly taken excellent care of Rob over the many years that Rob was in the hospitals and York Care Centre, you all hold a very special place in our hearts for all you have done for Rob. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 1-2 pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2 pm with Rev. Joe Beesley, Rev. Richard Bragdon and Rev. Greg Pyne officiating. Interment will take place in Wicklow Community Cemetery, Wicklow, NB at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Stan Cassidy Rehab Centre or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com