James Maynard Merry

MERRY – James M.,  65, of Middlefield, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Friday, July 23, 2010.

             Born in Caledonia, he was a son of the late Mervin and Evangeline (Weare) Merry.

             James worked on the homestead in his early years. He worked for a time with Department of Natural Resources , but spent most of his time working in the woods. He spent the last of his working days at Pettipas Enterprises. He enjoyed exhibitions and family get togethers, but first and foremost, spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his son Wilson (Kelly Mundorf) of Stettler, AB; his daughters Melissa Merry (Glenn Cunningham) of Maitland Bridge and Rachel (Laurie) Joudrey of Middlefield. His grandchildren Rebecca Rose Mae Cunningham, Cameron Glenn Cunningham,. Venessa Marie Cunningham, Brandon James Cunningham, Abagail Maureen Mae Joudrey, Logan Vincent James Joudrey, and Aiden Joshua Merry.  His sisters: Gail (Paul) Fancy of Westfield, Paulette (Arden) Doak of Fredericton, NB, Sharon Frail of Hibernia and Lynn (Steven Martin) of Bridgewater. His brothers: Leigh (Cathy) and Larry (Valerie), both of Maitland Bridge as well as many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will  be held  Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s United Church, Maitland Bridge. Pastor Tom Watson officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Maitland Bridge. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the family or the Canadian Cancer  Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.