Arthur Cyrille Demers

Wiscasset- Arthur Cyrille Demers, 93, of Gorham Road died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Miles Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chisholm on August 16, 1929, a son of George and Armance (Cote) Demers.

     Arthur graduated from Jay High School and entered the US Marines, serving during the Korean War. He managed a shoe store in Rumford for many years.  He was then employed at JC Penney in Brunswick where he met his wife Indriani “Ina” Harsono then in Auburn. After retirement, he managed Big Jack Cigars in Boothbay Harbor. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and smoking cigars.

     He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath, and St. Rose Catholic Church in Livermore.

     He is survived by his wife, Ina H. Demers of Wiscasset, three sons, Arthur R. Demers of Wilson Mills, Richard R. Demers of Berlin, NH, Paul Demers, and his wife Susan of Monmouth, and one daughter, Elizabeth Demers of Wiscasset. In addition, he has four grandchildren, Beth Bukala, Jill Demers, Nicky Demers, and Dustin Bouthot, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

     He was predeceased by one daughter, Nancy Bouthot, four brothers, Willy Demers, Armand Demers, Leo Demers, and Arthur R Demers, and three sisters, Beatrice, Rita Ferland, and Florence.

     Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 P.M.  on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath with military honors at 7 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln County Democrats, 4 Gorham Rd, Wiscasset, Maine 04578. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.