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DEMMINGS, CLIFFORD E. - The death of Clifford E. Demmings of Perth-Andover occurred on October 25, 2005 at the Hotel Dieu Hospital at the age of 80. Born in Aroostook, he was the son of the late Basil and Fern (Goodine) Demmings. Clifford enrolled in the Canadian Army in 1946 at the age of 17 with the IV Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. He was qualified in the trade of Driver Mechanic and was employed at this trade in the NO. 4 R.E.CC.E. Corps. He fought in Holland, England and Italy where he was wounded. After returning home he worked for the CP Rail for 38 years. He was an avid fisherman and card player. He is survived by his wife Mary-Louise Demmings; children Carol (William) Walton of Wallace, NS, Diane Demmings (Charlie DeLong) of Pompano, Florida, Kip (Mieke) Demmings of Creston, BC, Laurie Demmings (Rudy Valentino) of Dartmouth, NS, Lois Demmings (Tim Rideout) of Aroostook and Kerry (Carol) Demmings of Curry Brook; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; half brother Harry Taylor of Vancouver Island, BC, brother-in-law David Bentley of Victoria, BC, and nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his pets Cherokee, Cloudy, Dolly and Butterscotch. Predeceased by his parents, sister Rita, brother Donald. Resting at White's Funeral Home with visiting hours on Thursday October 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday October 28th at 1 pm from White's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Maynard Rector officiating. Interment in the Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial donations to the St. James United Church Building Fund, Presbyterian Cemetery, Southern Victoria Cancer Fund or donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by WHITE'S FUNERAL HOME, Perth-Andover, NB. [Telegraph-Journal]