DeMerchant, Rodney Peter, 62, Woodland, in Caribou, October 29, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Woodland – Rodney Peter DeMerchant, 62 died October 29, 2008 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou October 10, 1946, the son of the late Oscar and Francis (Ginn) DeMerchant. Rodney attended the Caribou Schools and was employed by several area trucking companies for over 30 years. He was also employed at the former Loring Air Force Base in grounds and snow removal. He married Diana Leavitt September 27, 1980. Rodney was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed boating with his family and loved riding in the woods with them looking for wildlife. He loved to cook and kept his family well fed, even when they weren’t hungry. He taught his sons how to hunt, fish, respect and appreciate all aspects of nature. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Diane of Woodland are two sons, Michael DeMerchant and his girlfriend Amelia Langley of Orono and Christopher DeMerchant of Woodland; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Bryan Beswick of Indianapolis, Indiana and Yolanda and Ed Sockabasin of Perry; two brothers and sisters-in-law Philip and Kathy DeMerchant of Sumter, S.C., and Jim and Judy DeMerchant of Fort Fairfield; one sister and brother-in-law Susan and David Forcier of Dalzell, S.C.; two grandchildren Rebecca Green and Shannon Beswick; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. DeMerchant was predeceased by a brother Bobby in 1972.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, from the Chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home with Rev. James Morgan, officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were David Forcier, Ronnie Griffeth, RolandFortin, Jimmy, Gerald, and Dommie DeMerchant For online registery www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
