Iris MERKLEY

At the Dundas Manor Nursing Home, Winchester, on Saturday, August 25, 2001, Iris Derue (nee Merkley) formerly of Williamsburg, in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late Jack E. Derue. Loving mother of Jim (Mary) of R.R. # 2 Chesterville, Jack (Geraldine) of R.R. # 1 Elginburgh, Muriel Laird (Terry Price) of Kingston, Frank (Marie) of R.R. # 2 Odessa, and George (Ronalie) of R.R. # 2 Godfrey. Predeceased by grandsons Andrew Laird and Billy Derue, a sister Anna Merkley and a brother Francis Merkley. Iris will be sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Monday, August 27th at 1 p.m., followed by cremation. Donations to Winchester Hospital or Williamsburg United Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. The Ottawa Citizen, August 28, 2001