Merner, John "Jack" (Age 83 , Bayfield)
Published on 21/6/2019
John “Jack” Edward MERNER of Bayfield, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 17, 2019, in his 84th year. Survived by his wife of 61 years Joan (Wilson), his children Valerie and John Valle, Marvin and Wendy Merner, Cathy Merner, Dennis Merner, Kenneth Merner, Jeff Merner, Jody and Bill Whetstone. 14 grandchildren; Rebecca and Ben Dafter, Aaron and Jessica Valle, Jonathon and Ashley Merner, Matthew Merner, Shawn And Tenisha Merner, Angie Campbell, Jason and Nicole Campbell, Tanner and Brittany Merner, Jacob Merner, Taylor Merner, Rebecca Merner, Mitchell Merner, Brooke Whetstone and Sierra Whetstone. Also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and his loyal companion “Sammy”. Dear brother of Beverly Clarke and Garry and Maxine Merner. Brother in law to Helen and Jim Fisher, Harry Schmidt. Predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Helen Merner, son in law to Eldon and Catherine Wilson, daughter in law Jill Merner, brother in law Gerald Clarke, Frank, Gary and Scott Wilson and sister in law Gale Schmidt.
At Jack’s request cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Ontario Cremation Services, London.
As expressions of sympathy donations can be made, in his name, to the Clinton Public Hospital or Bayfield United Church.
“If you remember me, I would like that, but no mourning please, death in old age is a solution, not a tragedy”
