Obituary of Betty Demers

(nee Code)

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wonderful friend Betty Demers passed away at The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior on Monday afternoon, May 29th, 2017. She was 86. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband Marcel on May 21, 2011. Much loved mother of Michael Demers of Brockville and Penny Fulford (Tony Kluke) of Arnprior. Cherished “Grandma” of Tyler Fulford (Jess McTeer) and Cory Fulford (Alicia Howe-Conlin) and “Great-Grandma” of Sloane, Remi and Bradin. Betty is survived by siblings: Bud Code, Connie Corriveau (late Pete), Arlene Hanson (Jack), Dorothy Romhild (late Larry) and Alice Lewis (late Frank). Predeceased by her parents: Roy and Dorothy (nee Drysdale) Code; a brother Bob Code (Myrna) and 2 sisters, Catherine Burton (late Glen) and Shirley Fray (late Dave). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Known as one of the “Code Girls” of Arnprior, Betty enjoyed time spent with family and friends.  As a member of Emmanuel Anglican Church in Arnprior, Betty devoted a great deal of her time to various parish and community events. Her zest for life and outgoing personality will be long remembered. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, June 2nd from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Betty Demers was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. A luncheon followed. Inurnment Albert Street Cemetery Columbarium, Arnprior. In memory of Betty, please consider a donation to The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior.