ARROWSIC — Thomas W. Demers Jr., 71, of Arrowsic, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mercy Hospital after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. He was born on June 27, 1946, in Gardiner, ME, the son of Thomas W. Demers Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (MacEachern) Demers.

Tom served in the Navy and worked as an electronics technician and followed that career path until his retirement.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and especially enjoyed his time with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary Demers.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maureen (Carey) Demers of Arrowsic; his children, Shawn Demers and wife Rachel; Carey Demers; Colleen Demers and husband Hoyt; sister, Anne Hurd and husband Steve; and brothers, Robert and wife Carol, Larry and wife Anne, and Patrick; ten grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Matthew Dugan and Dr. Arlene O’Rourke at New England Cancer Specialists, Dr. Sarah Davis at Martin’s Point on Farley Road, and the staff at Mercy Hospital for the exceptional care provided to Tom.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or the New England Cancer Specialists, 100 Campus Drive, Suite 108, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.FuneralAlternatives.net.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives in Brunswick.