Obituary of William George MERRITT

MERRITT, William George April 7, 1939 – February 18, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Bill of Calgary on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the age of 76. He is survived by Jeannie, his loving wife of 53 years, son Allan (Annette), grandchildren Shantel, Madora, Alicia; and great-grandchildren Tanner, Shanelle, Knox, and Catelynn. Bill is also survived by his sisters Joyce, Carol, Jane; brothers Jim, Gary, sister-in-law Edith; brother-in-law Alf (Lois). He was predeceased by his parents and sister Sandra. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through . In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of Bill Merritt, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.