Attleboro, Massachusetts
1983 - 2005
Justin Thomas Mercier, 22, of Wamsutta Road, Attleboro, a loving son, brother, grandson and nephew, died suddenly on Christmas Morning from complications of congestive heart failure at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved son of Thomas and Paula (Semple) Mercier. On January 28, 1999, Justin was the recipient of a heart transplant. Upon his death, Justin passed along the gift of life to others by becoming an organ donor.
Justin was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 16, 1983. He was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School, class of 2001. Justin received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York in 2005.
Since August 1, 2005, Justin was employed as a Java Developer at Experience Inc. in Faniel Hall, Boston. He was also a deputy at an on-line community called DontCamp.com. Justin developed and designed the City of Attleboro Inspection Department web page for the Official Web Site of Attleboro, Massachusetts. He was also a consultant for Semple Math, Inc. where he built a custom computer business package, developed an interactive web site called Semplemath.com and created promotional and marketing materials. Justin enjoyed building computers, stereo speakers, model airplanes and rockets.
In addition to his beloved parents, Thomas and Paula, Justin is survived by two sisters: Abbey J. Mercier and Emma J. Mercier, both at home in Attleboro; his maternal grandparents: Janice and Alan Semple of Attleboro; six uncles: Douglas Semple of Attleboro, Thomas Semple of Friendswood, TX, James Semple, William Semple and Michael Mercier, all of Attleboro and Jody Mercier of Holiday, Florida, fourteen cousins and close friends: Lauren Williamson of No. Attleboro and Daryl Bourgeois of Attleboro.
He was the paternal grandson of the late Armand and Yvonne Mercier.
A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 30, 2005 at 10 AM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro by the Rev. Daniel Dore, Pastor of the Bethany Congregational Church in South Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited. Burial will follow in North Purchase Cemetery, North Main Street, Attleboro.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2005 from 4 PM – 8 PM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory to: The Cardiac Transplant Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, are appreciated. On-line guest book for condolences and additional information may be found at: www.duffy-poule.com.
Dear Paula and Family, Ron and I were saddened to hear of your Justin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Words are not enough.Take care and God bless you and your family.
Trish Grady-Darling
January 05, 2006 | No. Attleboro, MA
I just recently began working at Experience, so I did not have the opportunity to get to know Justin very well. From day one I was in complete awe of (and a bit intimidated by!) his intelligence. Right before the holiday I needed Justin's help with something and broke the ice by explaining that he needed to talk to me like I was a film major (because I was), and he laughed and answered every question I had, cracking jokes along the way. I knew nothing of his health problems and just wish I...
Ally Moehring
January 05, 2006 | Boston, MA
I observed a quiet spirit and strength in Justin as we worked together at Experience. During his time here I knew little of his story. I certainly knew that he was a wealth of information and patiently shared it with whomever was currently at his side.
When the news of his passing swept through us during our holiday break his amazing story unfolded and touched each of us deeply. Thank you for sharing your son with us and reminding us that within each person lies a unique and...
Lisa Mosher
January 04, 2006 | Boston, MA
I did not have much time to get to know Justin as well as some of the other members of Experience since I left the office to be a remote user soon after he joined us.
However, every time I spoke with Justin, he was extremely friendly and really knew his stuff.
I wish that I had had more of an opportunity to know him better.
Often the brightest stars are taken from us way too soon.
My prayers are with you.
Preston Beach
January 04, 2006 | Toronto, ON
I had the pleasure of working with Justin at Experience. And although I had only recently begun to work closely with him on a regular basis, so many of his unique qualities immediatly stood out- his sense of humor, his amazing understanding of both technical and business needs, his willingness to help and his big smile. Justin will be greatly missed here.
Juliet Pyles
January 04, 2006 | Boston, MA
Dear Paula and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Justin. I have you in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that your wonderful memories of him will be a comfort to you and your family. I always enjoyed hearing you speak about what Justin was doing because your pride in his achievements was always so evident.
With sincere sympathy,
Tracy Frederickson, Tucker, Paige and Neeve MacGregor from your New England Dance Academy family
Tracy Frederickson
January 03, 2006 | Norton, MA
To the Mercier Family,
Justin was one of the smartest people I have ever met: a walking textbook. And I opened his pages often. I probably annoyed him with simple questions fifty times a day, and every time he answered these questions without fail.
Sadly I only got to work with Justin for a short time, but in this short time I was honored to meet such an amazing and loving person. I had a co-worker to make jokes with; to help pass the time by with. We basically had the...
Steven Swallow
January 03, 2006 | Allston, MA
I worked with Justin at Experience as well. At first he was very shy, but over the next few months he opened up and showed his amazing sense of humor and kindness. It was a privelage to have known him for the brief time I did.
Erin Murphy
January 03, 2006
Dear Paula and Family,
On behalf of the Bernasconi family, I would like to extend our sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved Justin. Thank you Billy for sharing all your wonderful stories of Justin, it gave me a deep sense of the person he was. How proud you all must be of him and his many accomplishments.He was certainly an extension of his loving family. May he rest in peace. And Billy, I too, will add a new heart Christmas ornament on my tree next year in loving memory of...
Ellen Walsh
January 02, 2006 | Needham, MA
