Merlin Frederick Bertram Fox, MMM, CD
1932-2022
The passing of Merlin Frederick Bertram Fox, husband of
Shirley (Jewett) Fox, of Geary, NB, occurred on Sunday, February 20,
2022 at the Veteran’s Health Unit in Fredericton. Born on
June 2, 1932 in Lower Queensbury, NB, he was the son of the late
Elward (Bud) Fox, and Mary (Barr) Fox.
He served in the Medical Corps of the Canadian Armed Forces
for 28 ½ years and then sold Real Estate for 9 years. He
loved playing the guitar, fiddle, and singing with his wife Shirley.
After retirement he and Shirley volunteered, singing country and
gospel music in nursing homes, churches, and other venues. They also
sang with his brother Bob and his wife Elissa, being called the
singing Fox’s. He especially loved his children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren and would say they are all
smart, good-looking, and musical and that they all took after him.
“Opa” was greatly loved by them all and will be missed very
much.
Besides his wife Shirley of 68 years, Merlin is survived by
his children, Randy (Elizabeth) and Shane Fox of Fredericton; five
grandchildren, Meghan Fox, Keltie Magnus (Steven), Hillary Fox, Connor
Fox, and Chloe Fox; two step-grandchildren, Colton Gough and Jaxson
Pollock; two great-grandchildren, Everly and Alina Magnus, and many
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three
brothers, Robert, Meredith, Eldon, and two sisters, Carol, and
Marie.
The family would like to thank the staff of the VHU for the
care they gave him, and to Leah and Allan Prosser for their help and
support over the past few years.
At the family’s request there will be no
visitation. A funeral service will be held at Geary Baptist Church on
Friday, February 25, 2022, at 2 pm, with Rev. Robert Weaver
officiating. Due to current restrictions,
proof of vaccination, government issued identification, and wearing a
mask will be required for entry to the funeral
service. For
those unable to attend, a live stream of the funeral can be watched at
the Geary Baptist YouTube page, www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOUKRz8WFFzocXX8n6XrRg.
Interment will be held in the spring at the Mactaquac
Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations in Merlin’s memory
may be made to Geary Baptist Church or Parkinson’s
Society.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Merlin Frederick Bertram Fox MMM CD 19322022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick