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Clattenburg; Mervin Isaiah

January 26, 2019 44 Condolences

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CLATTENBURG – Mervin I., 96, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Born in Port Medway, he was a son of the late Leonard and Manson (Johnson) Clattenburg.
Mervin worked as a general laborer at various jobs such as for the Department of Highways and at a fish plant. He enjoyed kayaking the Medway River in his spare time.
Mervin is survived by his daughters Ethel Wells of Bridgewater, Marion of East Port Medway and his son Donald of Port Medway. Grandchildren Tina Burgess and William Parnell.
Mervin was predeceased by his wife Leatrice; his son Michael, two sons in infancy, sisters Jenny, Beulah, and Gladys and his brothers Howard, Sam, Clary, John, Walter and Damos.
Visitation will be Monday, January 28, 2019 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Reception to follow. Burial will be in Mill Village Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or to any charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Eldrige/Phyllis whynot&family

    January 26, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

  2. Bessie,Jerry,Jimmie & Ronnie

    January 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    Marion and Donnie, Im so sorry to hear of Merve’s passing.Merve was a man that was so well thought of all his life.He will be missed by all who knew him.I rememner going up to his house and playing cards with the gang,and have a ball.I also remember Merve going to the kitchen while we were playing to get a cup of tea and while there giving us a little step dance while doing that.Everyone will miss him.He is finally with his wife whom he loved so much and his son.
    May you rest in peace Merve.

  3. Arthur and Marion Clattenburg

    January 26, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    Deepest condolences to Mervin’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Comfort each other and share the memories.

  4. Leonard and April

    January 26, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    So Sorry for your loss,thinking of the family,

  5. Bob and Brenda Lohnes

    January 26, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    To all of Merv’s family: So sorry for your loss. May the many memories you have made over the years help you through this sad time.

  6. Roy / Anne Marie

    January 26, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    Ethel and Family,so sorry to hear of your dads passing,,thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives..
    May his gentle soul RIP
    Love Roy and Anne Marie

  7. Erin and Betty

    January 26, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    Ethel and family

    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You all are in our thoughts. Sending our sincerest condolences.

  8. Marie Wambolt

    January 26, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Clattenburg Family,
    Sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. Worked with Merv for many years at Medway Fisheries .I have many fond memories of those days. He was a hard worker and a friend to all who knew him. Rest In Peace.

  9. Carla and Eric Williams

    January 27, 2019 at 12:27 am

    Ethel,Marion and Donald , A message of sympathy !With loving memories of one who brightened many lives and touched many hearts!

  10. Helen Fox & Dorothy Lewis / Munroe

    January 27, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Condolences to all of Mervin’s family, our thoughts are with you.

  11. April Moreau-Whynot

    January 27, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Donnie, Ethel , Marion , Tina and BJ
    No words can express the loss we all feel. Find comfort in the memories . I know my life wouldn’t have been the same with out having this wonderful man living next door to me all my life. Rest easy Merv and give my love to Lee Lee and Mike xoxo

  12. Susan Dean

    January 27, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Thinking of you and sending sympathy to the family.

  13. Susan (Crowley) and Peter Truelove

    January 27, 2019 at 10:21 am

    Clattenburg Family: Please accept our sincere condolences and thoughts of sympathy at this very sad time. Merv was a dear, valuable and treasured friend to the Crowley family as far back as I can remember. Such a sweet gentle man. Treasure your wonderful memories. RIP Merv

  14. Barb and Gary Goulden

    January 27, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Ethel and family,we are sorry to hear about your Dad.You always spoke of him so fondly/You are in out thoughts and prayers.

  15. Judith R Maillett

    January 27, 2019 at 11:16 am

    To Marion, Ethel, & Donald & families, so sorry to see your Dad, grandfather passed away. In my thoughts & prayers.

  16. Barbara & Charles Corkum

    January 27, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Ethel, Marion & Donald. Sending our sincere condolences and sympathy at this very sad and difficult time. It is never easy losing a parent. Take care.

  17. Vivian Croft Whynot

    January 27, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Clattenburg family

    So sorry to hear about Merv. He lived a good life to get to 96. Had good times working at Medway Sea Products back in the day. Thinking of you all take care

  18. Randy crouse

    January 27, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Donnie, Marion , Ethel so sorry for your loss worked with Merv years ago at the plant and so glad I got to see him again at the manor. Our thoughts are with you. Randy & Valerie Crouse

  19. Shirley Melanson

    January 27, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    Your dad didn’t have long to stay at Queens Manor.I was so glad to see you Ethel and to meet you Donnie.Your Dad had a good long life and now he has gone to rest.May your memories get you through this difficult time.

  20. Bonnie Wentzell

    January 27, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    To Merv’s family:
    So sorry to read of Merv’s passing and sending sincere condolences to all the family.
    Bonnie and Norman

  21. David and Helen Whynacht

    January 27, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    So very sorry to hear of Merv’s passing.

  22. Eileen Dagley White

    January 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    Dock Cove is a very sad place right now, I am also .Merve you were one of a kind and the sweetest man I have ever known R.I.P handsome with your loved ones who went before you .So sorry Donnie, Marrion and Ethel for your loss❤

  23. Fay Mireau

    January 27, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    Donnie, Ethel and Marion
    Sending my condolences and love in the Passing of a great man, I have a lot of memories of going over to the house and Merve telling stories and Leatrice making patty pans, and Mike all carrying on. I will hold those memories in my heart. RIP Merve and now you can reunite with Leatrice and Mike and say hi from me.

    Fay Moreau

  24. Tammy MacLean

    January 27, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    So sorry for you loss, he was a great man

  25. shirley Anthony

    January 27, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    Sorry to hear of Mervin’s passing he was a very kind man.

  26. Jo-Anne Clattenburg (Pless)

    January 27, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    R.I.P Mervin you were such a sweet man and will be greatly missed

  27. Deb Wagner

    January 27, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    Such a good person, he was so welcoming to everyone…even the barefoot critters from Ontario. The world was a better place with him in it.
    RIP Merv

  28. Amy Croft

    January 27, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    My deepest sympathies to all of Merv’s surviving families. He was a fine honest man who worked hard and loved his family and they sure loved him back. He leaves behind good caring and honest people. His life’s work well done. He is at rest now. Peace to you all.

  29. FREDA HATT

    January 27, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    DONNIE MARION AND ETHEL WITH UNDERSTANDING SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD.

  30. Wanda Horton

    January 28, 2019 at 1:20 am

    Sending sincere condolences

  31. Belva Outhouse Anoli

    January 28, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    Sincere condolences to the entire Clattenburg family. I have so many memories of time spent at his
    house in the early 50’s with Leatrice, Mervin and family…they made my family feel like part of theirs!
    He was soo kind to us…a Gentle Giant for sure. May he rest in peace…never forgotten!

  32. Maryann Whynot

    January 28, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    Donnie, Marion and Ethel. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your Dad. He was a kind, honest and hard working man. May you be comforted with your memories.

    Eric and Maryann Whynot

  33. Christina Wagner

    January 28, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Donnie, Marion and Ethel… as well as the rest of the family
    My deepest sympathies go out to you. He was a wonderful man and one that I’m glad to have know growing up. How many Saturday nights did we spend listening to his stories and having a “good ol’ chat” with him sitting in the rocking chair by the fire in the kitchen or in the living room. So many fond memories that will never be forgotten. Love to you all. Rest In Peace Merv.

  34. Barbara Burns

    January 28, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    To Merv’s Family
    Sending sincere sympathy to all of you at this very sad time in your life. May your memories of happier times help you through the grief you are feeling now. Take care of each other as you mourn his loss.
    Sincerely,
    Barbara Burns

  35. Heather Anthony

    January 28, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    Merv was a very gentle man, I spent many hours with him watching western movie or anything with animals in it.My condolences to the family, you have many memories, cherish them.

  36. Junior Whynot

    January 29, 2019 at 1:38 am

    I was so sad when I heard of mervs passing i worked with him down at Port medway fisheries he was one of the finest men and one of the funniest guys i have met that was back in the early 80tees I haven’t seen him in a long time but used to talk to his daughter to see how he was doing. Well RIP my friend

  37. Susan and Garlent Oickle

    January 29, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Donnie Ethel and Marion thinking of you at this time Merv was a great man to work around funny and he had a hardy laugh . Please accept our sincere sympathy .Keep the memories close .

  38. Violet Lohnes(Rhyno)

    January 29, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, I went there with my dad and brother to visit many years ago. Merv was a wonderful, kind hearted man. Please except my sincere condolences. To all of Merv’s Family!! God Bless…

  39. Darlene and Frank Vaughn

    January 29, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    Sincere condolences to you and your family. Merv will be missed, I will always remember how he laughed to laugh.

  40. Shelley and Rodney Mansfield

    January 29, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    Ethel and family: sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you all at this time!

  41. WILLARD OUTHOUSE

    January 30, 2019 at 10:36 am

    WILLARD N. OUTHOUSE

    SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS OF MERVIN’S PASSING, I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF HIM AND HIS FAMILY, BACK IN THE 1960’S WHEN WITH MY MOTHER AND FATHER (BASIL AND ADA OUTHOUSE) WE WOULD VISIT HELEN AND EVERETT FOR SEVERAL DAYS, AND I WOULD GO UP THE HILL AND HANG OUT WITH THE CLATTENBURG KIDS. I ALWAYS FELT WELCOME, AND HAD MANY GOOD TIMES! GOD BLESS THE CLATTENBURG FAMILY. GOOD JOB ON MAKING THE VIDEO OF MERVIN, I ENJOYED WATCHING IT VERY MUCH.

  42. Howard Burgess

    January 30, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Donnie, Marion, Ethel and family: Sending sincere condolences and sympathy on the loss of your dear father.

    Buddy, Madeline and Shelly

  43. Roger VanNorden

    January 31, 2019 at 9:22 am

    So sorry to hear of your loss, as I was reading the obit I realized his father Leonard was my great mother’s brother. I really wish I would have knew more about my family so I could have knew more about this amazing man

  44. Jeffery Johnson

    February 5, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    Marion and Donald: So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I have fond memories of when you would bring him in to the lab for bloodwork, and he was always smiling. My condolences to the family

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