BARRE--- Wilson Joseph Demingware, 82, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wilson was born in St Albans, Vermont on October 29, 1929 to Ernest and Cora (Richards) Demingware. He was a member of the US Army and served in the Korean War. He resided in New Britain, CT and East Montpelier, VT before he moved to Barre. He was a very generous man, he enjoyed donating to multiple charities every month. He also loved playing his guitar and singing his heart songs, it brought him great pride to share his cassette tape recordings with his family whenever possible. He was a clever carpenter, hopeful mechanic and all-around happy handyman. Wilson was a devout Christian, a member of Saint Monica's Church, and he maintained a strong relationship with the Lord. He was a selfless man, always putting the needs of others before himself. He never had any children of his own, but he took his nieces and nephews in as if they were his own children and grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Eva Barrows of Barre; and her family, Randy Barrows and family; Cheryl (Barrows)Hamilton and family; James Barrows and family; former sister-in-law, Pam Demingware of Montpelier; and her family, Steven Demingware and family; Michael Demingware and family; Debra (Demingware) Nicholas and family; Daniel Demingware and family; David Demingware and family; Sandra (Demingware) Bighouse and family; Karen (Demingware) McMahon and family; Keith Demingware and family; sister in law, Gloria Demingware of Moretown; and her fammily, Joanne (Demingware) Gray and family; Sheila (Demingware) Daniels; Kathy (Demingware) Rogers and family; and Kenneth Demingware, Jr. and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Lawrence and Kenneth. As a tribute to our beloved, we would like to include the lyrics from his favorite song, "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain," by Willie Nelson: "In the twilight glow I see them/ Blue eyes cryin' in the rain/ When we kissed goodbye and parted/ I knew we'd never meet again/ Love is like a dyin' ember/ Only memories remain/ Through the ages I'll remember/ Blue eyes cryin' in the rain/ Some day when we meet up yonder/ We'll stroll hand in hand again/ In a land that knows no partin'/ Blue eyes cryin' in the rain/ Now my hair has turned silver/ All my life I've loved in vain/ I can see her star in Heaven/ Blue eyes crying in the rain." Donations in Wilson's memory may be made to the USO by visiting their website, www.uso.org/donate/ A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Wilson's obituary.