Shoults Mervyn John Kent 1927-2019 – The family is sad to announce the passing of Mervyn Shoults (Major Retired) on Tuesday May 7, 2019 at North Bay Regional Health Centre at the age of 91. Loving father of Michael (Kim), William (Debra deceased), Patricia, Carol (Gary Verge), David, Daniel (Diane Comtois), he will be lovingly remembered by his 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Merv will be sadly missed by his fiancé Aline Gauthier. Predeceased by his wife Peggy, his parents David and Edith Shoults, his brothers George and Kent and his sister Mona Kobus.
Mervyn Shoults served his country with great courage, honour and dedication for 37 years in the RCAF. Following his retirement in 1982 with the rank of Major, he served on the Board of Directors of many non-profit corporations, including Northern Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Northern Ontario Cooperative Housing Association, Harmony Haven Housing Cooperative, Holy Name Community Non Profit Housing Association, West Ferris Community Brunch and the Near North Branch of the Federal Superannuates National Association. He was an Honorary Life Member and Past President of the North Bay Golden Age Club and was a very proud member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
Special thanks to Dr. R. Gauthier, Dr. Harmon, Dr. Nodwell, and the nurses of D3 and C3 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
Family will receive friends at Hillside Funeral Services, 362 Airport Rd, on Sunday May 12th from 1 until 3 pm and 7 until 9 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus church on Monday May 13th at 1130 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mervyn to The Kidney Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mervyn Shoults May 7 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: North-Bay, Province: Ontario