Douglas J. DeMont

Douglas John DeMont - 76 of Western Shore, passed away February 11, 2010 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born February 11, 1934 at Martins Point he was a son of the late Keith Emerson and Grace Irene (Rafuse) DeMont. During his earlier years he had worked on the construction of the Angus L. MacDonald Bridge and then went on to become a supervisor with Oland’s Brewery. In his later years of employment he worked at construction. He loved his dogs and grand dogs, swimming, walking and fishing. Family and friends knew him as a great story teller. The last few years he had attended New Hope Community Church in Western Shore. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Crossland); daughters, Jill (Craig) Rackley, Western Shore, Donna (Lawrence) Aucoin, Cole Harbour; sons, Dana (Julie) DeMont, Western Shore, Andrew (Crystal) Swinimer, Middle New Cornwall; grandsons, Nicholas, Ryan and Lucas; sister, Carolyn (Fred) Swinimer, Gold River; sister-in- law, Opal DeMont, Gold River. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a twin brother, Donald. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2010 in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2010 in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay, Pastor Aaron Hamilton officiating. Interment will be in Western Shore Cemetery. A reception will follow at Oak Island Resort, Western Shore. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Lung Association of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay (902) 624-8241. On line condolences may be made at: www.mahonefuneral.ca