In Memory of

Laurette

Alynne

"LaRiviere"

Demers

Obituary for Laurette Alynne "LaRiviere" Demers Mrs.

Dover: Laurette A. (LaRiviere) Demers passed away Mon., Feb 27, 2012 at the age of 90. The daughter of Joseph and Albertine (Moreau) LaRiviere, Laurette was born on October 31, 1921 in Coaticook, Quebec but was raised and lived most of her life in Dover, NH. Laurette is survived by her children Claire Demers and her husband, George “Bob” of Dover, Alfred Demers and his wife, Carolyn of Dover, Paul Demers and his wife, Barbara of Walpole, MA, David Demers and his wife Reba of Buchanan, GA; her sister, Patricia Birdsell of Fort Lauderdale, FL; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss her very much. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Alfred A. “Bebe” Demers who died in 2003; brothers, Germain LaRiviere, Roger Rivers and Andrew Rivers and sisters Rita Horning, Jeannine Frisch and Allyette Bolduc. Laurette’s first love was being with her family. She was very devoted to her husband. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were always very important to her and her greatest enjoyment came from having family around her as was evident by the constant family activity at her home. Laurette was always ready to play card games, dine out and go for rides, especially with her late husband, and more recently with her family. She also enjoyed her many summer vacations at Wells Beach, ME and NH mountains in the fall. Memorial contributions may be made in Laurette’s name to a charity of one’s choice. Friends and family may call from 9:00-9:45 am on Fri., Mar. 2, 2012 at Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Fri., March 2, 2012 in the Parish of the Assumption at St. Mary’s Church, Corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, Dover, NH 03820 with Father Marc Gagne officiating. Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Dover, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com