David Richard Demarest

David Richard Demarest, age 72, of Lafayette, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Newton Medical Center. Dickie was born December 17, 1950 in Newton, N.J. to the late Gilliyaum and Evalena ( Eva ) Cortright Demarest. He was a life long resident of Sussex County were he found much joy in hunting and farming. Dickie was a truck driver for over 35 years and was employed by Grinnell Concrete Products, Inc of Sparta, N.J.

Dickie was predeceased by his wife, Joann Haney Demarest,his son Christopher Demarest, his 5 brothers; John, Gill, Frank, Pete, and Robert Demarest along with his sister Margaret ( Midge ) Demarest Herin Price.

He is survived by his sister; Caroline Demarest Kithcart, Joe Straway( who was like a son to him) along with many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

At his request, Dickie will be buried privately with his family in Vaughn cemetery. Online condolences May be made to wwwsmithmccrackenfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to The American Legion Post 157 P.O. Box 536 Branchville, NJ 07826. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home 63 High St Newton, NJ 07860