John Herbert MERCER

MERCER, John Herbert MERCER, John Herbert - 76, Wolfville, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on February 6, 1932, in Fredericton, N.B., he was a son of the late Herbert and Lois Mercer, Campbellton, N.B. He graduated from Campbellton High School and for a period of time worked as a radio announcer. He later graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.A. and a B.Ed. and the University of Toronto with a BLS and a MLS. He then taught high school in Nova Scotia, worked at libraries in Halifax, and for 29 years worked at the Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University, Wolfville, retiring in 1996. John was an active member of St. Andrew's United Church, Wolfville, having taught Sunday school there for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Alice Smith; daughters, Nancy (Jim) Thomas, Spring Lake, Mich.; Sally, Vancouver, B.C. He was affectionately known as "Grumpy" by grandchildren, Kira, Zackary and Carson Thomas. He was predeceased by twin brother, James. Cremation has taken place under the direction of White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. There will be no visitation by family request. A celebration of John's life, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 23, in St. Andrew's United Church, Rev. Robyn Brown-Hewitt officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Mission and Service Fund of St. Andrew's United Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com