
Dale Ernest Demarest
July 23, 1946 - November 25, 2013
Obituary
Dale Ernest Demarest died Monday, November, 25 at his home in Aberdeen. He was 67.
Born in Seattle, WA he was the son of the late Frederick Demarest and Jeanne Jenkins.
Mr. Demarest retired from the United States Army after serving over 24 years, he was a member of the American Legion Post 128, and enjoyed reading, being on the computer and listening to classic rock music.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Roberta Demarest; sons, Tab Hinchy of Churchville, Thomas Saige of Tampa, FL, and Michael Demarest of Aberdeen; daughters, Elizabeth Shelton of Delta, PA and Constance Arnold of Aberdeen, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter; a brother, Lee Cummins; and his sisters, Marsha Cummins and Layne Darnell. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter, Mary-Ellen Mellett.
A memorial service will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project,
P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Mon Nov 25, 2013 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Mon Nov 25, 2013 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Anne Volkart
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Roberta & family - I was so shocked to learn of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you always. I simply have no words that can express how I feel. My sincere condolences. May God take care of you.
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Robin Hawks
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Roberta, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dale's passing. I know there are no words that I can say that will help lessen your pain. Just please know that I am here if you need ANYTHING. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Jim Dickerson
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Dale, you left too soon, you will be missed.
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Donna Baker
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Saddened to have just read about Dale. Haven't seen him in a long time but it was always a pleasure to run into him occasionally at the Aberdeen Legion years ago. My sincere sympathy to his family.
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Becky Baker Soto
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We will miss you on our Garey High website. Your candor was always on-spot and your posts always welcomed. A happy journey to you as you join other Vikings, family and friends on your next Adventure ~
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Carol Pruitt Schultz
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I was deeply saddened to hear of Dale's passing. I always enjoyed his comments on the Garey High School website. His service to this country will always be appreciated. To Dale's family, "May the blessings of love be upon you, may its peace abide with you, may its essence illuminate your heart, now and forever more." Carol Pruitt Schultz Garey High School Class of '94