Happy birthday #96 to you- it’s still hard to process that you’re not with us. No sending you a birthday card or calling you on the phone. But we know you loved us with all your heart and that will sustain us - you did your very best.
Jean and siblings

Happy Birthday John up in Heaven and Hope you are enjoying all your friends and Family that got there before you. Please watch out for Mom. George

John will be sorely Missed by the DeMers Family

     John was an Amazing sole with a Big Family...He Always found time to be There for my Mother and the many Occasion’s that we had throughout the Year. He was a man with Great Stories from the many People he touched over his Lifetime. In addition to his own Biological Family he Always knew that he was part of Our Family as well with being with my Mom close to 40 years. They did a lot of Traveling together especially when she became an "empty nester". Mom attended many of the Installation Dinners with John and events of the Howell First Aid. They very much enjoyed each other’s Company and our Family Always looked forward to seeing him at the weekly Family Dinners that my Mom had Cooked and John Loved her Cooking ! She Always made an extra plate for him to take home. I, being the oldest of Moms 3 Sons have had Personally many varied Conversations with him from Clothes to Cadillac’s and the Good Ole Days in Newark, NJ. John was a Man of exceptional Character and integrity with the ability to touch on any subject. He took Care of my Mom as good as My own Father did.(who passed in 1968). I want to Thank his whole Family for Sharing him with Our Family for All those many Years...I especially want to Thank his daughter Liz for taking such Good Care of Him in Vermont. My Mom definitely missed John leaving for the last couple of years of Her Life. Mom passed in June of 2021 and although understandably John couldn't make it, however he made sure to send A Beautiful Bouquet of Roses. I would Also like to Thank his Daughter Jean for Creating this Website. Finally I want to Thank the Howell #1 First Aid Squad and all its Members for putting on A First Class Ceremony for John. They are Truly #1 . For myself… I want to Personally Thank you John for your Friendship, selflessness, generosity and of course for taking Such Great care of my Mom over the many Years. May God allow You all Heaven has to offer. RIP John – I will miss You ~ George DeMers

On behalf of the DeMers Family, a Donation will be made to the Howell First Aid in John’s Memory the Patriarch & founder since 1957

Greetings , my name is Ray Slocum and having met him , John, many years ago through his son Robert , a very good friend of mine , and may I say , John was a good man , an intelligent man to have conversation with , and a fine classy gentleman . I personally spent some good times with them both visiting , over the last several years discussing Wall Stadium racing , and NASCAR, especially , when we would go to ChicFilet , one of Johns favorites . Many times we would also have real good conversations about God and he John , always showed great concern, Love and respected our God utmostly! Lastly may I say I am sorry to not be in attendance at the wake in Howell ,tonight Friday 2/18/2022 but I do send my condolences and the best to all the family . God Bless all !       Regards , Ray Slocum

Dad- my favorite memories of you are the simple, ordinary moments - you stopping at the farm stand and bringing home fresh tomatoes, corn on the cob & watermelon. Having many bbq’s in our backyard and eating these things. Watching Lawrence Welk, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, wide world of Sports, and even wrestling because I wanted to be by your side. You made sure we had a fun vacation every year by working 2 jobs. We sure enjoyed Wildwood & Cape May. Fishing & crabbing on Uncle Harold’s boat and boat rides in the little motorboat you owned. Thank you for giving me that kind of childhood. As I got older, you always took me to get lobster on my birthday, very special times. As an adult I will cherish our family gatherings at your home in Lakewood, and you being a patient host. And my last visit with you, poolside at the hotel in Tinton Falls. You watching me swim, great conversation, and pizza afterwards. Thank you for being that kind of dad.