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Mervyn SIMON Obituary
Born September 18, 1930 in Neepawa Manitoba. His journey ended in Nanaimo March 18, 2012 with his loving family beside him. He is pre-deceased by his son Morgan, Sister Ethel and Brothers Ed, Jack and George.
He is survived by his Loving wife Jane of 50 years, daughters Linda and Tammy(J.D.), sons Michael(Kim) and P.J., Grandchildren Richard, Karen, Crystal(Josh), Whitney, Alison(Peter), William, Matthew, Talia and Ross. Great Grandchild Ryan. Sisters Verla and Jeannette. Brothers in law Gerald and Mike.
Merv moved to Ladysmith from Winnipeg in 1968; then from Ladysmith to Nanaimo in 2003. Merv retired after many years of service at McMillan and Bloedel. During his younger years of playing baseball, his Springhill team made it to the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. His love of baseball continued with his team the Bluejays. His passions were woodworking and baking.
Merv had a kind, caring and giving heart and will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
A special thanks from his family to the Palliative Care Unit for all their special care of Merv.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday March 22, 2012 at 11: 00 am at Telford's Nanaimo 595 Townsite Rd.
Flowers gratefully declined. For those so desiring donations in memory of Merv may be made to the Charity of one's choice.
Telford's of Nanaimo
250-591-6644
This obituary was originally published in the Nanaimo Daily News and Harbour City Star (Nanaimo, BC).
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March 16, 2019
Think of you often. Hope you are doing OK. With our love. Pat and Dennis
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Terry Reiling
March 30, 2012
Sorry for your loss Jane,Will see you soon Love you.
Dennis and Pat Irvine
March 24, 2012
Dear Jane and family. Sorry we were not at Merv's service but just found out today (24th) and wanted you to know that we are thinking of you at this sad time. Our love to you all.
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