Demary Gause Sr.

Demary Gause, Sr., the son of the late Mr. Kinlaw Gause and Mrs. Lefolia Gause, was born on January 14, 1935, in Nichols, South Carolina. He departed this life peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Haven, Connecticut. Demary was educated in the Mullins Public School system. He graduated from Palmetto High School in 1952, where he served as Captain of the Basketball team. After high school, his passion for automobiles led him to Vaughn Motors in Mullins, where he began his career. In 1954, Demary relocated to CT and joined Town & Country/Uptown Garage as a Tow Truck Driver. His dedication and work ethic remained steadfast throughout his 20 years at Town & Country/Uptown Garage and continued for an additional 30 years working in the automobile industry before his well deserved retirement from Brandfon Honda in 2011. However, retirement couldn’t hold him down and he returned to the workforce at BMW of North Haven until his second and final retirement in 2015. In 1967, Demary met Itleane, and they were married in 1968. They shared nearly 60 years together growing their family and their faith. In 2001, Demary answered a calling to serve as a Deacon at his home church, New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, where he became a beloved pillar in the eyes of its members. Demary leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. He is survived by his wife, Itleane Gause, his children Linda Sheppard (Bobby), Debra Latson (Phil), Phyllis Gause, Demary Gause, Jr., Jacqueline Gause, Casey Gause, and LaToya Gause, as well as his grandchildren Ticara Gause, Bryan Graves, Clarissa Rivera, Raven Joseph, and great-granddaughter Cailani Rivera. He is also survived by his sister Carolyn Pompey of Baltimore, MD, nephews Joe Kenney Gause, Donald Gause, Aaron Gause, and Terry Pompey, brother-in-law Monroe Richardson, Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Orlee Gause. Demary will be remembered as a devoted father, husband, servant of God, and avid Red Sox fan. His memory will forever be cherished, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Demary Gause Sr.

January 14, 1935 - February 22, 2024