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Thursday
14
September
Visitation at Funeral Home
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home Limited
197 King St. W.
Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Thursday
14
September
Visitation at Funeral Home
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home Limited
197 King St. W.
Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Friday
15
September
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Friday, September 15, 2017
Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home Limited
197 King St. W.
Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Final Resting Place
Colchester Memorial Cemetery
33 Talbot St. S.
Essex, Ontario, Canada
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connie Beacom (Newman) posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Merle..I just found out.
my thoughts and prsyers are with all the family.
I always loved seeing Uncle Asa and Aunt Rudy's family.
luv Connie
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Jon and Ann Taylor posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to all of the family at this sad time..
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Sharon Mickle posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2017
My deepest sympathies too all of The Shepley family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Karen Balind posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Sending loving hugs and prayers to the Shepley family at this time. Merle was such a wonderful man, with the warmest smile.
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Roxanne Boulton posted a condolence
Friday, September 15, 2017
To all the Shepley family. Sorry to hear of the passing of Merle. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Rick & Roxanne Boulton
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Betty Dadd posted a condolence
Friday, September 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Shepley family on the loss of their dear family member. Especially Debbie Bastien and her family on the loss of her Dad. May your many wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time. God bless
Betty
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Gillian Lamoure posted a condolence
Friday, September 15, 2017
One of my fondest memories of Merle began when he was custodian of Harrow United Church. He had a ritual during the annual Christmas carol service of giving female choir members their Christmas kiss, as we lined up at the back of the church, for the processional. Even after he moved to the Anglican Church, and was no longer at the back waiting for us, I still thought of him and his special greeting every time we lined up. That memory became part of my annual Christmas ritual and I shall remember it always.
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Lynn Langlois posted a condolence
Friday, September 15, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Sending comfort and strength.
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John Cooke posted a condolence
Friday, September 15, 2017
Sending my condolences to Merle's family and friends. He was highly respected by his AOTS friends across Ontario. I appreciated Merle's quiet leadership and genuine kindness. I am sure he will be missed by many. Sincerely.
John Cooke
Grace United Church, Sarnia
President, The National Association of United Church AOTS Men’s Clubs
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Paul Cooper posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Condolences to the Shepley family. I knew Merle through his AOTS work. He is one of the main reasons I got involved with the Four-County AOTS group. Merle exhibited leadership through example - a great legacy.
Paul Cooper
Grace United Church Sarnia AOTS
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Brenda and Marc Lalonde posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Rise in glory our friend. You sure will be missed around here.
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Marvin Bildfell posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Very sorry to hear that Merle is no longer with us. I knew him well from work with AOTS. He was a great guy and will be missed.
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Glenda Beneteau posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Robin, so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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Judy Watt posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2017
May the Lord's Peace Reign over your family today and in the days to come
Blessings and Love
Remembering my cousin Merle
Judy Watt
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Jim McKibbin posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2017
My condolences on your loss. Merle was a very active member of AOTS. He will be greatly missed. Jim McKibbin (past- president AOTS).
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Mary Upham posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Tim and Jackie and girls.
So sorry for your loss. Brighter days ahead.
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Drenna Moore posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Dear Family of Merle, a wonderful friend and cousin by marriage. Please feel my condolence and prayers for all of you in the loss of a loving man. A wonderful friend to myself and my children!
Drenna (Wood) (Ruggles) Moore, N S
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Debbie Pringle (Upham) posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
I'm so sorry about your loss. Uncle Merle was a great man. my thoughts and prayers are with all your families. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely Debbie
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Craig Greenham posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
So sorry to hear the news. Uncle Merle was a great guy.
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Deena LIEB lit a candle
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
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Deena LIEB posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Merle was such a kind soul....
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deena & Joey Lieb
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017
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I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in each other during the coming weeks. Prayers for all.
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Barb Manley posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Dear Debbie & family my deepest condolences to you & your family. Your Dad was a wonderful man who was always friendly and kind my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time God Bless
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Vishy McWhinney posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Dave and Vishy McWhinney
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Kelley Welzel posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Sincere sympathies to the Shepley family at this sad time. Mr.Shepley was a great man and I will hold all the memories of a child living across the street from him, dear to my heart. His smile lit up a room. Always remember him calling me "dear." RIP sweet man. xo
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Gayle hedges posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Harriet and family, I am so very sorry to here of Merle's passing. Such a truly wonderful man. I feel blessed to have known him and to have been his friend. The world will never be as rich with Merle gone. Love to you all.
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Barrie Shepley posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Many fond memories of my younger days staying over at Uncle Merle's house when I was a pre-teen. Watching Merle and the senior men, collect the plates at the Harrow United Church and the many hours of much appreciated volunteer work for the community. I am sorry that I am in Europe and will not be able to get down to Harrow for the funeral. My thoughts are with the entire family at the loss of a great man-father-husband-grandfather and friend. Be at peace uncle Merle.
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Wayne & Penny White lit a candle
Monday, September 11, 2017
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Rest In Peace Merle. Wayne & Penny
Ted & Roisin
Brian, Jen & Evy
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Elizabeth Gaye MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
As a child I knew Glen & his family. My heart goes out to you as you lay your Uncle to rest. May God grant you peace.
Gaye
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Anne Marie Strong posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Harriet, Debbie, Robin, Tim and families
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Merle (aka Uncle Yellow Shirt to me). He was a wonderful man - I always came away from time spent with him smiling and happy. I'm thankful that while I was there in July I had the time to meet him (and others) for lunch. I'll keep you and your families in my thoughts and prayers. Much love
Anne Marie
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Kevin & Carol Mc Intosh posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
None of our words can decide what we are feeling about the best friend and neighbour
You would be there in a minite for any thing we we needed or had trouble with you were simply the best .
We were friends for well over 12 years and will always remain with , till we meet again
Love Kevin & Carol
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Valerie & David Grieves posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
I always enjoyed running into your Dad and having nice conversations with him. Spoke to him just last month after not seeing him for quite some time. Always a gentleman. Deepest sympathies to the whole family.
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Ted A. White posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
He brought a lot of joy to a lot of people (and enjoyed giving some people the gears too). I will miss him for both.
I feel terribly sorry for his children, who knew him so much better and have lost so much more. Mostly, I'm grateful for the meaning and fulfillment that he provided to Harriet over the past decade and a half; I wish they could've had many more decades together.
His generosity should be a model for everyone—may he live forever through those who live by his example.
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Joanna Barnewall posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
So sorry to hear this sad news, Merle was so nice to me and my boys when we would see him around town or at church. He always had a hug ready to give. Thinking of you Harriet
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Jerry and Kathy Gignac posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy and Jerry Gignac and family
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Judy Ferriss donated to ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
Monday, September 11, 2017
So very sorry to hear about Merle. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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D-Anne Klie Peters posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Your Dad was such a kind genuine person. He always had a big hug for me and asked about my family.
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Dolores, Heather Duncan and Charles Wimperis posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Deepest sympathy to family and friend's. He was a wonderful man.
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Rev. Dr. Stephen and Joyce Hendry posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Joyce and I send our condolences to Harriett and the entire family. We always experienced Merle to be kind, thoughtful, generous, and sincere. He will be missed by many people in the Harrow area and beyond for his quick wit and smile.
Our prayers are with all those who are grieving at this time.
Stephen and Joyce
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Jane Buttery lit a candle
Monday, September 11, 2017
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Merle was a keen member of St Andrew's Church with harriet and we are saddened by his sudden death today. Merle loved to cook at our annual Lenten lunches and made a great salad dressing for some past events. He also loved sharing 'The Peace" at the communion service and I remember that from just 2 weeks ago. My prayers go out to you Harriet and all the family at this sad time. I am glad Merle did not suffer too long and is now at peace. God will welcome him as a faithful servant.
May you be comforted by your own deep faith.
Blessings and love,
Jane
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John & Betty Balvert posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
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Judy Ferriss lit a candle
Monday, September 11, 2017
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Judy Ferriss posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
So very sorry to hear of Merle passing. Merle was such a Special person! My deepest condolences to his precious family. Keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers.o
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Frank & Heather Voegeli posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
To Robin, Gary & family - We would like to extend our most sincere sympathies to you all on the loss of your dad. Thinking of you <3
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Margy Gibb posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
My sincere condolences to you Robin & all your family at this very sad time.
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Jarrod & Marg Bonyai lit a candle
Monday, September 11, 2017
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Margaret Newman posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family on the loss of Merle. I remember his smile and the many meals he enjoyed helping to cook at St. Andrew's. May he rest in peace. May God be with you and comfort you, especially in the days ahead.
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Ed and Gail Pillon posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
This is such sad news
We'll always remember him with a big smile on his face and a big hello when you say him
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Shepley family
Gail & Ed
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Shelley Howson posted a condolence
Monday, September 11, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Merle's passing. He and I worked a lot of Turkey and Roast beef dinners together. Great memories. I will always remember that when my mom passed they needed to borrow a hearse and they called Michael and he sent Merle was a great comfort. Rest in peace my friend
Shelley
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Monday, September 11, 2017
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197 King St. West | Harrow, Ontario N0R 1G0
Phone: 519-738-6662 | Fax: 519-738-9884
