Obituary of Charles Merrill

Merrill, Charlie Eldon-Passed away peacefully at home, after a long courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the age of 75. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Verna. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Pat Metsala (Danny), daughter Marilyn Arsenault (Rene) and son Dale (France). Beloved Grampy to 8 grandchildren: Rhea Busch (Mike), Dan Metsala (Sabrina), Amanda McCooeye (Chris), Tom Metsala, Mike Metsala, Laura Richards (Shawn), Angelique Merrill and Amelie Merrill plus 4 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Charlie was born the fifth of twelve children. He and Verna moved to Ontario with their 3 children from St. Stephen, NB in 1965. He retired after 28 years working for the City of St. Catharines in 1994. He will be lovingly remembered by all his family and friends for his views on politics, humorous stories and especially the one-liners that he continued to share with us through his tough battle. The family wishes to express how very grateful we are to Dr. Ken Taylor, Dr. Sandra Hartman, and the nurses and PSW's of ParaMed, who's excellent palliative care and sincere compassion permitted Charlie to remain at home where he wanted to be. Charlie is resting at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton St., where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.. A service to celebrate Charlie's life will be held in the funeral home chapel, on Wednesday August 22, 2007, at 11 a.m. Interment to take place in Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, following the chapel ceremony. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.