Maurice John MARRITT

MARRITT, Maurice John - In Meaford on Friday August 15, 2008. Maurice Marritt, son of the late Matthew John and Alvina Magdalene (née Heibein) Marritt, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Laura (née Cramp) Turner Marritt and predeceased by his first wife, the former Jean Ottewell. Loved father of Vivian and her husband Eldon Hawton of North Bay; Alvina Marritt of Thornbury; Brenda and her husband Ted Desroches of Gibraltar; and Carol and her husband Tim Coté of Meaford and predeceased by a daughter Norma. Step- father of Calvin and Rosemary Turner of Collingwood; Norma and Earl McGauley of Stayner; Rod and Darlene Turner of Owen Sound; Beverley and Cathy Turner of Durham; Brad and Margaret Turner of Kimberley; and Valerie and Bill Brennan of Owen Sound. Sadly missed Grandpa of seven, Great Grandpa of six, step- grandfather of ten, step-great-grandfather of eight and predeceased by one step- granddaughter. Dear brother of Gordon Marritt and his wife Mary of Clarksburg and Dorothy Lee of Thunder Bay and brother-in- law of Lois Marritt of Thornbury. Predeceased by brothers Carl (late Jean), Lorne (late Bernice), Howard (late Rowena), and Mervyn Marritt, and sisters Reita (late Frank Maxwell), Eva (late Gordon Jackson), and Bertha Marritt. Fondly remembered Uncle of many nieces and nephews and their families. Family will receive friends at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 48 Boucher St. E., in Meaford on Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Max Craddock, will be conducted at the Church of Christ, Nelson Street West in Meaford on Monday, August 18 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to Great Lakes Christian College or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. 11204707