Jim Merkley

Suddenly at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Jim Merkley of Morewood, age 83.  Loving husband of Barbara Merkley (nee Porteous).  Dear stepfather of Allan Merkley of Morewood, Robert Merkley (Sue) of Morewood and Jeffery Merkley of Morewood.  Dear brother of Richard Merkley (Brigitte) of Ottawa, Frank (Louise) of Orleans, Doug (Bev) of Winchester and David (Carol) of Courtney, B.C. Brother-in-law of Bettyanne Merkley of Morewood.  Jim will be fondly remembered by his granddaughter Thalia (Liam) and his great-grandson Patrick.  He was predeceased by his parents William and Alice Merkley, his sisters Maxine Link (Gerald) and Dolores Moffat (Mac) and his brothers Wallace, Gordon and Howard Merkley. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements

A public graveside service will be held at the Morewood United Church Cemetery on Friday, April 28th at 11 a.m.  A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville.  Donations to Winchester Hospital or Chalmers United Church in Finch would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family".  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.