Douglas Arthur Mcnew Demetre

Doug passed away Christmas Eve due to complications of Covid-19.  The son of Arthur and Doris Demetre, Doug was born in Marlboro Mass. Doug was the Class of 61 @ Bishop Armstrong (now Christian Brothers) and worked his way through college graduating from UC Davis.  Doug started his career at Fairchild Semiconductor before joining his Dad as owner of Bell Hardware and Nursery. After 37 years in the hardware business, he worked in residential Real Estate most recently with EXP properties.  Besides his work, he enjoyed giving to his community evidenced thru becoming Christian Brothers Alumni President, Landscape and Hardware answer man for local news media for years and President of the local chapter of Christians in Commerce.  Doug is survived by his loving wife Caren, daughter Carrie (Ross) French and son’s David Demetre and Josh McNew. 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  A definite man of integrity, compassion and principle. Doug will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched!