Walter S. Demarest, 87, of Fair Haven, passed away Tuesday, April 05, surrounded by his family.

Walter was born in Rochester, the son of the late Stanley Demarest and Sylvia Harrison Demarest.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.

He worked the majority of his life as an auto body mechanic, and was employed for many years at Gallo Pontiac in Fulton, and Longley Brothers Dodge in Fulton and Fair Haven. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, spending time with his family, and playing ping pong.

Besides his parents, Walter was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Wall Demarest, who died in 2002; and one sister, Louise Herman.

He is survived by a son, Dan (Jeannette) Demarest of Rochester; four daughters, Darleen (Roger) Pettit of Fair Haven, Diana (Joe) Nicklus of Red Creek, Darcie (Dan) Van Patten of Volney, and Deedie (Don) Hass of Red Creek; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will take place Saturday, April 09, at the Emmanuel Baptist Bible Church, in Martville, at 1:00. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00-1:00 at the church. Burial will take place at Springbrook Cemetery in Fair Haven immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Bible Church.

Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home in Red Creek.