Lucas Merkley

It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Lucas Merkley at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 17. Dearly beloved son of Kaitlyn Merkley and Marcus Richardson (partner Brittaney Barber). Dear brother of Rhianna, Danica, Abby, Aiden, Brynlee and Kinsley. Much loved grandson of Sharon Sypes (partner Kevin Hummell) , the late Robert "Curly" Richardson, Robert Merkley (Stacy) and Tania Baker.  Great- grandson of Archibald Sypes, Margaret Merkley and Betty Baker. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Arrangements

Friends may call at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg, on Sunday, April 13th from 1-4 p.m.  Interment of cremated remains will be at New Union Cemetery in Williamsburg at a later date.  Donations to the Mental Health Association 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.