Merlyn 'Merle' Russell Munroe Guysborough, Nova Scotia Obituary

Merlyn 'Merle' Russell Munroe

<p><p>MUNROE, Merlyn Russell, 84, Clydesdale, NS passed away on Friday, July 10th at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish surrounded by his family. Born in Whitehead, Guysborough County, he was the son of the late Ralph Thomas Munroe and the late Hazel Mae (Spears) Munroe of Whitehead.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>His past professions include a Mechanic Operator’s Assistant for Dover Turnbull Elevators, Halifax and several other positions throughout the years, then finished his career as a Correctional Officer for 25 years at the Guysborough Correctional Facility, until his retirement in 1996. Merle loved listening to music, loved to attend dances and was very active until his health didn’t allow it. He loved his family dearly, loved spending time with them and attending family gatherings.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Merle is survived by his two sons: Scott (Janice) and Buzzy (Angie). Papa had 5 grandchildren who he was very proud of: Aaron, Cory, Kayla, Jake and MacKenzie; brother Max (Effie) and sisters-in-law, Shirley and Glenda. He had many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Dianne (Richard);&nbsp;brother, Kenneth;&nbsp;sister, Myrna;&nbsp;sister-in-law, Patsy and brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Richard), Gordon (Pettipas), Conwell and Max.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>A special thank you to the Palliative Care Unit who were so kind and devoted to Merle’s care while he was there.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Also, a special thank you to our family and friends for supporting us through this difficult time.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish or the Canadian Cancer Society.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Visitation will take place at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home at 54 Queen Street, Guysborough, NS from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16th.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held at the St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 6253 Hwy 316, Larry’s River, NS on Friday, July 17th at 11 a.m.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Burial to take place at the Charlos Cove Parish Cemetery. Reception to follow at Communities Along The Bay Multi Use Facility&nbsp;&nbsp;Community Centre, 6202 Hwy 316, Larry’s River, NS.</p></p><p><br></p><p><p>Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com</p></p>
October 4, 1941 - July 10, 202610/04/194107/10/2026
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Valerie Smith
July 17
Dear Scott, Buzzy, Janice, Angie and family.

My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Grandfather, Uncle and friend.

I truly appreciated spending time with you all yesterday at the visitation, and I was grateful to ...
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Theresa Wayne Samson
July 16
Buzzy and Angie and family so very sorry to hear off Merle’s passing condolences to you all our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow Theresa Wayne Samson and family
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Doreen and Jack Carr
July 15
Angie, Buzzy and family we want to offer our sincere condolences to you all. Sending hugs to you all at this sad time. Love ❤️ Doreen and Jack. 🙏
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Sandra. DOIRON
July 14
Sorry. To. Hear. Of. Merle. Passing. 🙏
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Sandra
July 14
Sorry. To. Hear. Of. Merle. Passing. 🙏
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Brenda Heffernan
July 14
To Buzzy and Scott and families,Our deepest condolences on Merls passing.
We got to spend a fair amount of time at his home in Clydesdale and those visits were none to say very entertaining , lots of jokes, laughs especially Merl getting Echo to play some tunes while we ...
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Paul and Carol Munroe
July 13
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Our sincere sympathy.
Carol and Paul Munroe
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Bonnie Peart
July 13
Scott, Buzzy, family & friends so very sorry to hear of Meryl's passing - condolences to each & everyone.

Many blessings to everyone🙏

Bonnie Peart
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ANN E MORROW
July 13
Sending sincere sympathy from Don and Ann Morrow to Merle's family.
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Jim and Kathy Richard
July 12
Sending our deepest condolences to the families of Merle Munroe, our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.