It is with deep sadness we say goodbye to Mervin.  He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and grew up in a large, warm and loving family.   Mervin was predeceased by his parents, five brothers and one sister.   He will be greatly missed by his two younger sisters Margaret Marshall of Winnipeg and Rita Janzen of Saskatoon, and his many nieces and nephews located across Canada.   Mervin enjoyed traveling and visiting extended family.   He enjoyed taking photos of every vacation and family visit and had an extensive photo collection.   He was always one to send copies of the photos to family from his vacation.

Mervin took great pride in staying connected with his family and regularly visited his nieces, nephews and their families over the years.   After he was unable to travel, his extended family visited him in White Rock or telephoned him regularly.  Although Mervin did not live close to family members, he loved living in White Rock, and was the city’s greatest ambassador.  He was the family genealogist and enjoyed staying in touch with his parents’ extended families from the Gatineau area and tracing his family roots back to Ireland.  Mervin enjoyed his “sweet” treats and every family member and friend knew if Mervin was in town, the desserts had to be special and sweet.  Mervin was blessed with an abundance of very good friends who he enjoyed spending time with and celebrating birthdays and holidays together.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated June 22, 2012 at 1pm at Star of the Sea Church, 1153 Fir Street, White Rock followed by a reception at Good Shepherd Church 2250-150th Street, Surrey.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.