Obituary of Blanche Evelyn DeMont

DeMONT, Blanche E. – age 87 of Nine Mile River, passed away peacefully in Magnolia Continuing Care, Enfield on July 11, 2020.  Born in Nine Mile River, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Parker) Custance.

Blanche enjoyed attending the Saturday night country music dances held at the Nine Mile River Community Hall.  She also enjoyed playing bingo and travelling to visit friends and family.

Blanche is survived by her daughter, Shelley (Jerry) Pace; son, Wayne (Pauline) Dalrymple, Wetaskiwin, AB; brother, Bertis (Marg) Custance, Guelph, ON; grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley and Chanel Dalrymple; stepdaughters, Theresa (Chris) Logan, Wanda (Richard) MacPhee; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Blanche was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Demont; brother, Gordon Custance.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie.  A private graveside service will be held.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Magnolia Continuing Care.

Donations in Blanche’s memory may be made to Sand Hill Cemetery, Upper Nine Mile River or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Blanche may be shared with family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com