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Olsson; Merna Claire

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Olsson – Merna Claire, age 73, of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at home.

Born in Liverpool, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Kathleen (Young) Rideout.

Merna was an LPN for over 30 years working in various places in Ontario, Queens Manor, Liverpool, Queens General Hospital, Liverpool and as a in-home palliative care nurse along the South Shore.

She is survived by her loving husband, Anders; daughter, Rebecca Margenson; grandchildren, Dylan, Makayla and Michelle; sisters, Elizabeth (Conny) Eneroth, of Liverpool, Gloria (Alan) Frazer, of New Glasgow; brother, David, of Bridgewater.

She was predeceased by an infant sister, Julia; brother, Gerald and an infant brother, James.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1st, 2019, from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m., and a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception, all from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Bishop J. Caulfield officiating. Burial will be in the Zion United Church Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  2. Juliette lee

    Deepest condolences too all the family on the passing off Merna. Sharing in your sadness as we remember one off our special members off the Rideout Family. Rest In Peace dear cuz. Love too you all. Sis

  3. Shirley Dey(Wolfe)

    Anders, Liz, Gloria, David and family, I was so sorry to hear of Merna’s passing. My heart felt sympathies go out to you all. May she rest in peace and I am sure, you will have happy memories of her.

  4. Marilyn Huskins (nee Dorey )

    To the Olsson Family

    I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Merna
    and would like to send my condolences.May
    she R.I.P.

  5. Ivan&Marilyn Huskins

    To the Olsson Family

    Sorry to hear about the passing of Merna and

    would like to send our condolences to all of you.

    May she R.I.P.

  7. Francis & Peggy Payzant

    Francis & I Are Very Sorry To Hear Of Merna’s Passing. Sending Our Deepest Sympathy To All Th Family!!!, Merna Is Now At Rest And I’m Sure She Will Be Missed By Her Family!!!
    Sincerely:
    Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!

  8. sylvia verge .forbes

    Dear LIZ & GLORIA; So sorry to hear of Merna’s passing; My heart goes out to u both; love Sylvia;

  9. Murray Wigglesworth

    David & Families – please accept our sincerest condolences on Merna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Murray & Myrna.

  11. Jean Blades

    Iwas very shocked to read of Myrna’s passing. May I offer my most sincere condolences to Liz , David and all the family. I am so thankful to have been able to see her again in the last few years. May she rest in peace.

  12. Walter And Sherri Miller

    Liz and all of Mernas’ family:

    We were sorry to read of Mernas’ passing.She was a great nurse,I know our Dad really enjoyed the time she spent looking after him after our Mom passed.She was so good to him.We are sorry for your loss and our condolences go to the entire family during this very difficult time.

  13. Judith R. Maillett

    Liz & Merna’s family so sorry to see this. Always liked Merna. She will be missed. Judi M

  14. Linda Lucier

    Liz and all of Myrna’s family, so sorry to hear this news. Thoughts are with all of you now. Take care .

  16. Helen

    Deepest condolences to the family of Merna,our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time .
    Have the pleasure of meeting Merna a few years ago,,,what a amazing lady. Hugs & love to you all from your Rideout cousins in NL.Takecare & God bless.

  17. Bella and Jordan Oickle

    To Anders, Rebecca, Liz, Gloria , David and families
    So sorry to hear of Merna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P.Merna

  19. Shelley Boens

    So sorry to hear of her passing she was an awesome lady. Keep her memories alive and her always close to your hearts. Thinking of all the family at this sad time.

  23. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    Liz, we are so sorry for your loss. She was a great nurse.
    Thinking of you and all her family.

  25. Hugh Mosher

    I was so sorry to learn of Merna’s passing. As sad as I am I cannot help but smile about some great memories from the infamous ‘farm’ days in Brooklyn. I do hope your memories will help you all going forward.

  28. Patricia Wigglesworth

    Liz and David

    So sorry to hear of Merna’s passing. She was so good to Dad when he needed someone to look after him. Keep her memories close they do help in these difficult times.

  30. Arthur MacLeod

    Sincere condolences to Anders and the entire Rideout family. I was shocked to hear of Mern’a’s passing. She was one of my closest friends for the past 62 years. RIP my dear friend.

  31. Laura-Lee Mitchell

    So very sorry to hear of Merna’s passing. She was a special lady and will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all at this time. May she rest easy now. In my thoughts and prayers…Hugs

  32. Barbara and Borden Dorey

    So sorry to all Merna’s family especially Liz and Gloria and David and Anders and Rebecca. Love and healing for the grieving family.

  33. valerie joudrey

    liz, i am so sorry to hear about your sister passing so suddenly. cherish the memories you have made through t the years, may she rest in peace. condolences to you and your family.

  34. Billand Anna Cox

    Our deepest sympathy on Merna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  35. Sandra Turpin

    Dear Anders and the Rideout Family:

    I was so very saddened and shocked to hear of Merna’s passing. I am so grateful that I had a nice chat with her this past spring in Bridgewater. She has been a great friend since high school. Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this difficult time and may she now rest in peace. Hugs and God Bless.

  36. Göran Olsson

    Dear brother, we are chocked by the news of Mernas death. We send our love.
    Göran & Nina and Anna and Linnea with families.

  37. Horace

    Sorry to hear of Merna’s passing ,I remember Merna teaching me how to dance when we were teenagers at the legion dances . Merna will always be in my thoughts and stories Horace

  38. Robert & Sally Fader

    Liz & family:
    So sorry to read of Merna’s passing. I got to know her when she worked for my Dad. A lovely person, and so kind.
    Please accept our condolences at this very sad time.

  39. Ron & Barb Campbell

    To the Family,
    We are saddened to hear of Merna’s Passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  42. Emily McLeod

    To David and the entire family, so sorry to read of Merna’s passing. I remember her well from my summer working at the Queens General, just before I graduated from nursing. She had a great sense of humour, and I am happy for the short time that I got to know her.

  45. Tim McDonald

    Dear Anders and all of Merna’s family –

    I’ve known Merna my whole life and I was so very sad and shocked to hear of her passing. She and my mom grew up together back in their younger days on George Street and I’ve heard so many stories from both of them about the fun they had living there. Sending my sincere condolences to Anders and family at this very sad time.

  46. PAT PATTERSON (RAFUSE)

    Please accept my sincere condolences.
    I remember Merna from school. Although we didn’t spend a lot of time together, I remember that she and I hitchhiked home to Liverpool from Halifax one weekend many, many years ago. I was sorry to hear about her passing.

  47. Ranon Goldfield

    To Anders and Merna’s family,

    From our family to yours we wish you our heartfelt condolences and well wishes.

  48. John and Bev Armstrong

    So sorry to hear of Merna’s passing. I will never forget her ability to make me laugh.The Farm days were special, but in later years the times when her and Andres would visit and her laugher would fill the room.So sorry for the loss your best friend and partner in life.We are away and will be unable to attend her service but our hearts will be with you and family.
    David, so sorry about Merna. Wish we could be with you and your family.We will see you on our return. John and Bev

  49. Dave and Veronica Veinot

    Please accept our deepest sympathy. We were sorry to hear of Myrna’s death. Rob also. Dave and Veronica Veinot

  51. Anne Cameron

    Dear Anders, and family, I’ m so sorry to hear of Murna’s passing. A great woman, and friend

  52. Bernadette and Mervin Hartlen

    David and Family
    Sorry to hear of Merna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Bernadette and Merv

  54. Barbara and Lynwood Conrad

    So saddened to hear of Merna’s sudden passing. Will miss our neighbourhood dog walking chats. Hugs to the family

  55. Ann et Michel

    Anders,

    Our condolences to you at this time of deepest sorow.

    Ann et Michel From Brampton ,On

  56. Cheryl and Bob Hatt

    To Merna’s family…..please accept our most sincere condolences. All your precious memories will help you through this very difficult time.
    Cheryl and Bob Hatt

  58. Jim McKibbin

    Dear Anders, please accept our heart felt condolences on Merna’s passing. We love both of you. We enjoyed being neighbours in Okotoks and reconnecting with you in Nova Scotia. We appreciated your friendship. Merna was very caring. She called and expressed support on the passing of our son last fall. We wish you peace and comfort and know that your strong conviction of life after death brings assurance that you will be together again.
    Much love, Jean and Jim McKibbin

  59. Inger Wänglund

    Dear Brother Anders, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts will always be with you.
    Inger Lars Fredrik and Henrik

  60. Peggyand Richard Hatt

    Dear Liz .I am so sorry for the loss of your sister . Please accept Richard and my deepest sympathies .
    Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt

  61. Jane (Sprague) Hansen

    Liz and family
    So very saddened to read this obit. Sometimes it would be years between seeing Myrna and we would stop and chat just like it was only two weeks.. Always liked her and she will be missed.. Blessings.

  62. Don Scott

    My condolences to David and the Rideout and Olsson families. Merna was always a force to be acknowledged. I remember when she bought her first car, a very sporty Ford Falcon fastback with a V8. She drove around town all weekend with a car full of friends to break it in and get it out on the highway :))) Pleased to hear that she seems to have had a good live, comforting others and making things better for those she cared for. I’m sure there will be lots of fun stories to relate as you remember her. She’d probably appreciate and deserves a good wake!

  64. Patty Wamboldt

    Dear Anders, Liz and families I was shocked and saddened to hear of Merna’s passing. Although I have not seen Merna for several years she always was a special lady to me. Back in the day we all shared in a lot of good times. She will be missed by all her friends and family. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. RIP dear Merna. Hugs Patty

  66. Pam & Barry Cowell & Family

    So Sorry to hear. Our hearts go out to you and your families. Merna touched so many with her kindness and generosity. She will be greatly missed. Love from your Ontario Family xo

  67. Maria Lango

    We send condolences to you all. It came as a suprise to us. We are thinking of you all, and take care.
    Merna was such a warm, loved women.
    R.I. P Merna ❤️
    Maria & Csaba Lango

  68. Lee and Debbie Frelick

    So sorry to hear of Merna’s sudden passing. Our condolences are extended to her family and friends. She will be missed, but has left many great memories that comfort and help heal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  69. Loretta White and James Sare

    So saddened to hear of Merna’s passing . Our deepest condolences to all the family . Remember the love that you shared and the happiness she brought to all your lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers . God Bless you all.

  70. Randi Dickie

    Dear Family,
    I am shocked to hear of Merna’s sudden passing. I have many good memories of Merna with her friendly ,outgoing personality. These thoughts go back years to our times in School together and the music of our generation that we both loved. Later Merna and I worked together at Queens Manor. She was loyal and compassionate to those she cared for .
    My deepest condolences to Merna,s family and may you treasure your happy memories. She will be deeply missed !
    With Care,
    Randi

  71. Brent and Sue Kaulback

    Our deepest condolences to Merna’s family. She will be fondly remembered as a vital part of an amazing family.

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