EASTBROOK
Forrest Leopold DeMeyer, 87, passed away July 24, 2018, at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor. He was born in Eastbrook, July 4, 1931, the son of Elwood M. and Marion B. (Bartlett) DeMeyer and was named after his grandfather’s middle names.
Forrest was a graduate of Lee Academy and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a 50-plus-year member and past master of the David Hooper Lodge in Sullivan, member of Hancock and Washington County Shrine clubs, Anah Shrine and a member of the Lobster Boat unit. He was also an avid sportsman.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy, and son-in-law Michael; grandchildren, Jennifer (Shawn) Merchant, Benjamin (Jessie) Madore and Jeremy Madore and fiancée Alexandra; great-grandchildren, Cynthia and Michael Madore and Jeremy Merchant; niece, Theo (Hank) Hinckley and children John (Holly) Boutot and Michael Boutot; cousins, Dwight and Donald Haslam. He is also survived by Anita’s daughters, Tina and Melody, and families. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 22 years, Anita; daughter, Cynthia DeMeyer Smith and sister, Katherine Boutot.
Calling hours will be held 5-7 p.m., July 26, 2018, with Masonic rites at Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth, where a funeral service will be held July 27 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Curtis Miller officiating. Interment will be at Sunnyside Cemetery, Eastbrook.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.