Obituary of Louis Albert Merrick

MERRICK, Louis Albert - Passed away peacefully at home and while surrounded by his loving family on April 4th in his 85th year. Devoted husband of 63 years to Mildred "Betty" Merrick (nee McArthur). Much loved father of Rick (Linda), Betty-Lou (Al) Humphreys, Bob (Colleen), Louis Jr. (Joanne), Jean (Ron) Roessner and Jim (Dawn). Cherished grandpa to Renee (Dave), Michael (Laura), Karyne (Wes), Jeremie, Alicia, Emily, Steven, Claire, Peter (Becky), Richard, Rachel, Kailey and Justin. Great grandpa to Jackson, Xavier, Gabriel and Adrien. Dear brother of Rita (the late Peter), Patricia (Jim), Don (Donna) and Sandy (Roland) and brother-in-law of Florence (the late Charles), Pearl (the late Arthur), Janet (Denny), Margaret (the late Bill), Jean (Fred) and Sam. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Rose, sisters Edna (Murton) and Carmen, brothers Gordon (Katherine) and Nicholas, sister-in-law Marg (Bill) and brother-in-law Donald. Louis worked in the import car service and repair industry for over 45 years. He was a longstanding member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, where he was the recipient of the Order of Niagara. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Mr. Merrick's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street on Monday, April 9th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A memorial service to celebrate his life will take place at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 359 Grantham Avenue on Tuesday, April 10th at 11am. If desired, donations to the SCGH Foundation, Salvation Army-Booth Centre or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.