Thelma Merkley

Passed away peacefully at the Garden Villa in Chesterville on July 29, 2023, at the age of 92.  Beloved wife of the late Lyle Merkley. Loving mother of Marlene Kelly (Mike) of Chesterville and the late Dr. Burton Merkley (Susann) of Ottawa. Thelma will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Aaron Kelly (Cass), Devin Kelly, Benjamin Merkley (Veronique), Matthew Merkley (Jocelyn), Rebecca Bisson (Mathieu), Sarah Merkley, and great-grandchildren Camden and Reece Kelly, Gabrielle, Caleb, Sophie, William, Tristan Merkley, Olivia and Zachary Bisson. Sister-in-law of Doe Dube of Long Sault and Lorna Bolster (late Otty) of Brushton, New York.  She was predeceased by her parents Fay and Mae Droppo (nee Bogart), her brother Garnet Droppo, her sisters-in-law Vera Smith, Dorothy Price, Emma Hess, Lois McGaughey, Audrey Casselman, Maxine Feeley, Joan Beckstead and her brothers-in-law Walter, Erwin, Clifton, Lee, Carl and Dean Merkley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements

A Celebration of Thelma's life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville on Sunday, Aug. 27th from 1-4 pm.  Donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital 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. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. V. Bhagirath, the staff at the Garden Villa (special thanks Marjorie, Kimberley, Nancy, Darlene, Bridget & Melinda), Bayshore Nursing (special thanks Jamie & Melanie) and ParaMeds (special thanks Rachel & Valerie).