Gwen Angela Merry

Merry – Gwen Angela, age 45, of Caledonia, Queens County, N.S., passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Halifax Infirmary-QE II. 
Born in Liverpool, N.S., Gwen was the beautiful daughter of Leigh and Catherine (Sutherland) Merry of Maitland Bridge. 
Gwen was a true friend to anyone who knew her, taking time to stop and chat. She had a heart of gold which allowed her to care for  those in need as if they were her own family, regardless of their  age or troubles. Gwenie’s sweet smile would light up the world! She was a Residential Counsellor at Queens Association for  Supportive Living where she truly cared for all the residents she looked after and her co-workers. Gwen spent a lot of her time at  the exhibition grounds watching horse pulls, softball/ baseball fields and basketball gyms cheering on her brothers, children, nephews and friends.  
Gwen leaves behind her “honey”, her partner of many years  James Brittain of Caledonia. She will be lovingly remembered by her handsome son Avery Mullen and her beautiful daughter  Aleaha Mullen both of Caledonia, who were Gwen’s whole world. Her brothers Timothy (Vanessa) and Ryan (Mary-Jo Conway) both of Bridgewater. Her “handsome boys”, her nephews Darius,  Bryson and Kaleb Merry of Bridgewater. She cherished Mary-Jo’s children Isaiah, Pascale, Salina and Ebony of Bridgewater. Her grandmother Isabel (McArthur) Sutherland and Uncle Peter Sutherland residing at Harbour View Haven. Her Aunts and  Uncles, Christine (Donald) Hyson of Beaverbank, Bonnie (Garnet)  Delong of Albany New, Margaret Weare of Caledonia, Robert  (Wilda) Sutherland of Harmony, Gail(Paul) Fancy of Westfield, Arden Doak of NB, Lynn (Steven) Martin of Bridgewater, Larry  (Valerie) Merry of Maitland Bridge. Her large family includes many cousins that will never forget their sweet memories.  
Gwen was predeceased by her baby brother Troy, her  grandmother/ grandfather Evangeline (Weare) and Mervin Merry, grandfather Chester Sutherland, Aunts Paulette (Merry) Doak, Sharon (Merry) Frail and Uncle James Merry. 
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandler’s Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of life will be held in the pulling arena at the Queens County Fair Grounds, Caledonia, N.S. on Friday, June 23 at 2 pm. Burial will be at a later date. Donations in memory of Gwen can be to SSRH or any charity of  choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chandlersfuneral.com for the Merry Family.
Tremendous thank you to all the Doctors, Specialists, RN’s,  CCA’s and staff of SSRH and Halifax Infirmary.You are all truly the angels here on earth. You took time to not only care for our Gwenie, but you took care of all the family and friends. 
“You are our sunshine, our only sunshine, you make us happy,  when skies are gray”