Obituary for Merle Leroy Swim
Swim, Merle Leroy “Buddy”, 87, Yarmouth, passed away December 30,2018 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born July 18,1931 in Rockville, he was a son to the late Douglas and Annie May (Ross) Swim. A fisherman by trade, Merle enjoyed crafting and especially model boat building. He enjoyed going to the Wharf in the mornings to see what the day brought for the local fishermen. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are wife Antia (Bent); daughters , Donna(Chris) Harrison, Yarmouth; Nadine Swim, Yarmouth; son, Michael Swim, Clark’s Harbour; step children, David Hyes; Robert Taggart; Quinn Taggart; Stacey Taggart; 6 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Danny; Sable; Norbel; Genesta; Anthoney; sisters, Vera; Francila; Phyllis; Gloria and Hattie. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. There will be a Graveside Service , Wednesday, January 2,2019 at 10 a.m. from the Chebogue Cemetery. Rev A.D. Bill Newell officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Yarmouth Food Bank or SPCA. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Merle Leroy Swim July 18 1931 –
December 30 2018..
Death notice for the town of: YARMOUTH, Province: Nova Scotia