Gerald « Gerry » Eugene Merriam
1929-2016
It is with appreciation for a life well lived that the family
of Gerry Merriam, loving husband of the late Marie (Smith) Merriam,
announces his passing which occurred on Monday, October 31, 2016 at
the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on January 2, 1929,
Gerry was a son of the late Calvin and Blanche (Venus) Merriam.
Gerry was a pilot with Atlantic Pilot Authority for 30 years
before retiring. He was a veteran of the Merchant
Navy. Gerry was a long-time member of Grand Bay Baptist
Church and served as Trustee and Deacon for many years. He was a
talented woodworker and took many opportunities to remodel their home
and church. Gerry travelled all over North America with his
wife, Marie and shares many happy memories of traveling with his
children and other families from church. He will be missed
by all who knew him.
Gerry will be fondly remembered by his surviving family, his
children: Dawn (Larry) Locke of Grand Manan, Paula (Gordon) Whitman of
Browns Flat, Jean Merriam of Calgary and Beth (David) MacLeod of Grand
Bay, his 8 Grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3
great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Gerry was predeceased by his wife Marie
and his brother Donald Merriam.
Gerry’s family wish to express their appreciation
to Sam Paisley, Yvonne McQuade, Don Pickle and Rebecca McKinney, along
with Gerry’s neighbours: the Montfords, Taylors and
Savoys, for the loving care they provided for their father.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenan’s Bay
View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425)
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 at
Grand Bay Baptist Church, 77 Woolastook Drive. The Funeral
Service will be held on Monday November 7 at 1:30 PM with
visitation beginning at 12 Noon. Interment will take place
at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. For those who wish,
remembrances may be made to Grand Bay Baptist Church.
www.brenansfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald Gerry Eugene Merriam – 1929-2016.source
avis deces Gerald Gerry Eugene Merriam – 1929-2016- avis mortuaire Gerald Gerry Eugene Merriam – 1929-2016
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