MERRY – James M., 65, of Middlefield, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Born in Caledonia, he was a son of the late Mervin and Evangeline (Weare) Merry.
James worked on the homestead in his early years. He worked for a time with Department of Natural Resources , but spent most of his time working in the woods. He spent the last of his working days at Pettipas Enterprises. He enjoyed exhibitions and family get togethers, but first and foremost, spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his son Wilson (Kelly Mundorf) of Stettler, AB; his daughters Melissa Merry (Glenn Cunningham) of Maitland Bridge and Rachel (Laurie) Joudrey of Middlefield. His grandchildren Rebecca Rose Mae Cunningham, Cameron Glenn Cunningham,. Venessa Marie Cunningham, Brandon James Cunningham, Abagail Maureen Mae Joudrey, Logan Vincent James Joudrey, and Aiden Joshua Merry. His sisters: Gail (Paul) Fancy of Westfield, Paulette (Arden) Doak of Fredericton, NB, Sharon Frail of Hibernia and Lynn (Steven Martin) of Bridgewater. His brothers: Leigh (Cathy) and Larry (Valerie), both of Maitland Bridge as well as many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s United Church, Maitland Bridge. Pastor Tom Watson officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Maitland Bridge. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the family or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Stephen Parnell
Lynn and Family I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I know family means a great deal to you and although I didn’t know your brother it was very evident you loved him very much. I know your faith will keep you strong and the memories you have will always be there to comfort you.
Steve Parnell
Pat Dickson
Dear Paulette,
So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts go out to you and your family.
Yours in Kin,
Rod and Pat Dickson
Dartmouth, NS
Western Nova Scotia Draft Horse Association
Sending our sympathies to Melissa ,Glenn and family on the passing of her dad ,James.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time in your lives.
Cheryl-Ann & Joshua Mabie
Dear Rachael, Melissa , Wilson, once again I can’t extend my sympothies enough. He was a great man and will dearly be missed by everyone who knew him. I was glad I got the honor to meet him and hang out with you guys when I did. He is so proud of you all, for everything you’ve done.
Thinking of you and all your families,
Cheryl-Ann & Joshua
Carolyn Tufts
Wilson, Melissa and Rachael ,, My heart goes out to you and your families in this very sad time . It is so heart breaking to lose a love one but hold on to each other and all your wonderful memories and in time the hurt will get easlier but the warm loving thoughts will always be in your heart . God’s garden has grown again with a wonderful Angel . My thoughts and prayers are with you all . RIP Jimmy .
Love Aunt Carolyn and family
Carolyn Tufts
Sharon , Thinking of you in this very sad time . Hold on to the wonderful memories of your Brother and the love that you shared . God has called home another wonderful Angel . I know your heart is hurting now but in time it will heal and get easier . Just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you . And if you need anything at all let me know . RIP Jimmy Friends Forever Carolyn
Roger and Mary Jean
We’re thinking of you all at this sad time. We send our deepest sympathy to all the family.
R I P Jim
Anne Naugler
Lynn and Family,
You are in our thoughts here at the store. I understand your pain in losing your brother and my prayers for strength are with you at this time.
Anne Naugler
amanda crouse
rip uncle jimmy love you very much and will miss you lots! i will always have our memories together and never forget them the girls will never forget you either my thoughts are with you cousin melissa rachel and wilson love you all so sorry i couldnt be there! and thinking of you guys at this sad time!
Frank and Janet Smith
Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the family. Please no that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. God Bless..RIP Jim!!
Janet and George Fletcher
Melissa and Glenn, We were sorry to hear about James. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
James and Coleen
To Jimmy’s family,
We we saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. In viewing the tribute to his life it was clear that Jimmy was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and that he found joy in being with his children and grand children.Our thoughts are with you as you grieve such a loss.
Sincerely,
James and Coleen
Eliza Fader and family
On behalf of mom and the rest of the family, I would like to extend our deepest heartfelt condolences. I have not seen Jim for many years,but will always remember him as a fine man,with a very kind
heart.
God Bless you all.
Annie(Fader) McGee and family
kyla crouse
this message is amanda, paulette, scot, tracy,arden well i have something to tell you merry family if it was not for my best friends amanda i would never would have met a great person and there for. i would have been calling your dad by his really name until i meant your dad then i started calling him uncle jimmy i loved him like my own family but you guys all can stay strong just remember to all jimmy family see is not gone for life he is still here watching you all and saying that he loves you all i love you guys alot auntie sharon and auntie lynn and auntie gail stay strong ladies xoxoxoxoxoxox
Shawn and Dianna Freeman
Wilson, Melissa, Rachel, and your families, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow in your lives. Just remember that your fathers spirit will live strong through you and your children. He will always be looking down upon you with a smile.
Shawn, Dianna, Paige, and Presley
TRinda ann weare
love you
Cathy Smith
Dear Rachel and families,
I didn’t know Jimmie but I must say that looking at the picture tribute, he was a great man. I want you to know that I send my condolence to all of you at this time.
Love Cathy Smith
Lynn & Family
Very sorry to hear of your loss! It’s never easy to lose a loved one, but from seeing Melissa on F/B I see Jimmy was deeply loved by his family. That warms everyone’s hearts and hopefully you will enjoy the great memories you all made together. Thinking of you!
Callie & Kevin
Joe and Lee Baxter, Vancouver
Sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Playing on the Maitland Mooseheads softball team years ago was a lot of fun, due in no small part to Jimmy’s easygoing nature and wonderful attitude.Our heartfelt condolences to all family members.