Obituary: John R. DeMerchant
VASSALBORO - My husband, best friend, and love of my life, John R. DeMerchant, 81, passed peacefully on July 25, 2021, .
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John R. DeMerchant
VASSALBORO – My husband, best friend, and love of my life, John R. DeMerchant, 81, passed peacefully on July 25, 2021, at Woodlands Senior Living facility in Waterville, after a lengthy illness.John was born on Nov. 3, 1939, in Ft. Fairfield, Maine, the son of Ralph and Lillian DeMerchant. He attended local schools, and during high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving two years in the Reserves. Following graduation from Cony High School, he proudly served four more years of active duty in the Marine Corps.During his lifetime, he was employed by Augusta Supply Co., Sears Roebuck Co. and retired from Shaw’s Supermarkets.John was a member of the National Rifle Association, American Legion and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but especially enjoyed spending tim