Obituary of Gregory Robert Demers

Gregory Robert Demers was born January 23, 1949 in Massachusetts to Joseph and Theresa Demers. Greg moved with his family to Livonia, Michigan and graduated from Franklin High School in 1967. Greg joined the Navy and served his country honorably, specializing in radio electronics. Greg enjoyed the water, whether fishing, scuba diving, or just spending time near the ocean with friends. Greg loved to play golf and played the piano beautifully. Greg also had a great love for people. He ‘never met a stranger’ and introduced people to one another making one great circle of friends from many different backgrounds. Greg just liked to have fun and make people laugh. After being laid off from a long time delivery job due to downsizing, Greg went back to school and graduated with a 4.0 from BCC in Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a dedicated and conscientious employee for Deck-Aire Heating & Air Conditioning and enjoyed working with the people there. Greg shared 16 wonderful years with the love of his life, Nora Rees, in Melbourne, Florida. Greg passed away after a long health struggle while under Hospice Care in Palm Bay, Florida on March 8, 2016. Greg was preceded in death by his father Joseph Normand Demers and is survived by his mother, Theresa, Livonia, MI; son, Derek Demers, Woodhaven, MI; three granddaughters, Hailey, Savannah, and Ciara; sister, Judy (Jack) Bendig, Pearland, TX; three brothers, Barry (Cathy) Grand Ledge, MI, Michael Oxford, MI, and Kenneth (Lisa), Livonia, MI; and many nieces and nephews.Greg asked for no local services. The family is honoring his wishes. He will receive a military burial at sea after cremation.Anyone choosing to honor Greg’s memory is asked to make a donation in his name to American Diabetes Association, or William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay, FL.