Kenneth Penson MERRITT

MERRITT, Kenneth Penson - Peacefully after a short battle with lung cancer on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in his 78th year. Ken Merritt, of Orillia, beloved husband of the late Sheila Merritt (nee Church). Dear father of Milly (Jack predeceased) Cousineau, Bev (George) Jamieson, Judith Middleton (Bill Munroe) and Kenny predeceased. Loving grandfather of Shawn, Leah, Melissa (Chris), Amanda (Gerry), Shanna and Carrie (Jeff). Very proud great grandfather of Patricia, Owen and Wesley. Will be missed by sisters Irma and Noreen and brother Doug. Predeceased by brothers Milton and Harold. The family will receive friends at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 2-4 & 7-9pm on Monday. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 3 o'clock. Interment to follow at St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. If desired memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. 11267222