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With heavy hearts, the family announces the sudden passing of Wayne Clayton Merritt (Twist) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the age of 71, in Timmins, Ontario. Wayne was born on July 6, 1953, in Timmins, Ontario to the late Wilfrid and late Edith (Judge) Merritt.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Catherine (Alison) Merritt and Jonathan (Gioela) Merritt, and his grandchildren Cooper and Clayton Merritt. Wayne was predeceased by his brothers, Carman and Bobby (late Joan) Merritt; and his sister Rose-Marie (late Camille) Boudreau. He will be fondly remembered by his family, William Merritt, Brenda Merritt, Diane Athanasiou, Debbie (Gerry) Larocque, Wayne (Natalie) Boudreau, Travis (Kaci) Merritt, Simone McIntosh, and Debbie (Robert) Landry.
Wayne had a rich network of friends, and will be remembered by all for his humour, light-hearted nature, love of sports (especially the Oakland A’s and Raiders), Dwight Yoakam music, and impromptu phone calls where everyone in the room had to say hello.
The family will receive condolences on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at LESSARD Funeral and Cremation Centre. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation in Wayne’s honour would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and donations can be made at www.lessardstephens.com
Saturday October 19th 2024
Death notice for the town of: TIMMINS, Province: Ontario
death notice Wayne C Merritt Saturday October 19th 2024
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Wayne C Merritt Saturday October 19th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
