Gordon Edwin MERRIFIELD

MERRIFIELD, Gordon Edwin - Peacefully, and with the dignity he lived his life, Gordon has been freed from the frailties of his 92 year old earthly body to spend eternity with his Lord. In life he was a husband, father, brother, friend, designer, student, teacher, writer & poet, gardener, hunter, St. Joe cottager and life time active member of First Baptist Church. He was married to the late Hope (nee Grace) for 58 years and devoted father to Grace Burmaster (Gerald). Son of the late George and Gertrude (Scott) Merrifield. He is survived by a sister, Elsie WIlliamson (late Peter) of this city and sister- in-law Joyce Merrifield of Scarborough. Predeceased by sister Mildred Merrifield, brothers Norman (late Iola), Leonard (Kay) of Mississauga and Jean Smith (late Bob) of Sinclairville N.Y. Brother-in-law of William Power (Punkin) of Dallas, Texas and the late Nat Grace (late Ivy) of Arnprior. Friends may call at the ARTHUR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE on Friday, January 23, 2009 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11 am. Rev. Jack DeVries officiating. Spring interment Grace United Cemetery, Hilton Beach. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, CNIB, Galilean Bible Camp or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. www.MeM.com Gordon Edwin Merrifield R.C.A.F. WWII Sergeant R 151102 Members of the Royal Canadian Legion are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home on Friday, January 23 at 5:45 pm for a memorial service. I hope you come with a glad heart to say your last good-byes. I have waited a very long time for this passage. . . to be with friends and loved ones who have made this journey before me. My heart is gladdened to know I will be with my beloved Hope whom I have missed for the past ten years. Be good to one another until we meet again. 11391869