Taken suddenly ill at his home at 261 Dwight street yesterday morning, Joel C. Demarest, 85, died in his bed before medical aid could reach him. He was found dead by his granddaughter, Mrs. Josephine Manchett, with whom he lived. Dr. Varienne of the City Hospital staff pronounced him dead and the County Physician was notified.
Source: Jersey Journal, September 4, 1928.
