William E. (Bill) Merritt
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Merritt: William E. (Bill), 94, of
Salmon River, passed away at Wynn Park
Villa, Truro, on Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Harmony he was the
eldest son of the late Charles Redford and Isabella A. (MacKinnon)
Merritt. A Second World War Veteran he served overseas with the Royal
Canadian Corp of Signals. He returned to Canada in 1946 and went to
work at the Ford Dealer in Truro as a mechanic, shop foreman retiring
as Service Manager. He was Past President of Truro Curling Club, Past
President of the Royal Canadian Legion (twice) and was awarded LIFE
membership and the Legion Meritorious Service Medal. Past President of
the Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club and Treasurer of the Snowmobilers
Assoc. of NS. Bill enjoyed spending time at his cottage in Hart Lake
snowmobiling and 4 wheeling. He is survived by his half-brother Jack,
Salmon River; stepdaughters, Collette, Kathleen, Elizabeth, and
Barbara; sisters-in-law, Marion Work, Truro, Betty Merritt (Bruce),
Edmonton, AB, Linda Merritt (Russell), Truro. Several nieces and
nephews; Also surviving are step-brother, Kenneth Merritt, Truro, and
step-sister, Linda Wade, Sydney. He was predeceased by his first wife,
Betty (Fields), 1992; second wife, Faye (Condon), 2011; brothers,
Russell, 1997, Lorne, 1989; half-brothers, James, 2000; Bruce, 1995;
half-sister, Laverne, 2010; stepmother, Agnes Merritt, 2008.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, where a legion tribute service,
conducted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 26 Truro, will be held
6:45 pm, Wednesday, August 28, followed by visitation from 7
– 8:30 pm. Funeral service 2pm Thursday in the funeral home,
Rev. Paul Worden officiating, followed by a reception. Interment to
follow in the Harmony Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in
Bill’s memory may be made to the Harmony Cemetery, or to
First Baptist Church Truro. Bill’s half-brother Jack would
like to extend special thanks to Pat MacLellan and Wynn Park Villa for
all their kindness and care given to Bill over the last number of
years. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by
viewing Bill’s obituary and selecting «Send A
Condolence» at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William E Bill Merritt..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia