DEMMINGS, John Randolph - of Perth-Andover passed away at Hotel Dieu Hospital on Sunday, December 27, at the age of 91. John is survived by his wife Grace; one son Brent (Joyce) Demmings of Carlingford, NB; two daughters Deborah (Norman) Bubar of Wicklow, NB and Beverly (Michael) Mersereau of Nelson-Mirmichi, NB. five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one niece, nephews and cousins. John was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Margaret (Cullen ) Demmings, three brothers and seven sisters. During WWII, he served with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, landing on Juno Beach D-Day June 6, 1944. Followed by thirty seven years service with CP Rail, retiring in 1982 Visitation will be held on Friday Jan. 1 from 1-2 pm. The Memorial service will be held on Friday at 2 pm from Saint. James United Church Perth-Andover. Rev. Maynard Rector Officiating with interment in the Presbyterian Rural Cemetery at a later date. If desired donations may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke fund or the Saint James United Church. ( Building Fund ). Scott Funeral Home, 815 Main Street, Woodstock, NB entrusted with arrangements. www.scottfh.com