Clarabell M. Demers, 113 passed away January 17, 2024. Clarabell was born November 3, 1910, in Acton Township to Philomina (Minnie) and Victor Campbell. Clarabell attended St. Aloysius Academy of Oakwood. Clarabell helped local families with caring for their babies and doing housework until 1930 when she married Frederick Demers. The couple made their home on a farm near Oakwood and together raised their three children, MaryJane, Donald, and Ronald. The couple moved to the village of Oakwood in the mid-1940’s where they owned and operated the Demers Tavern until the mid-1970’s. A devout Catholic, Clarabell saw all three of her children attend St. Aloysius Academy. Clarabell was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church of Oakwood and Altar Society. In 2001 she moved to an apartment in Grafton at the age of 90. Not one to embrace leisure, Clarabell continued to work as a Sample Lady at Denny’s Food Pride well into her mid ‘90’s. Clarabell volunteered at Walsh County Senior Meal
“We do have a really good turnout for that event as long as there is good weather,” Anna Nelson, marketing director for the city, said. “It’s a fun community event.”
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