Merrill Rogerson MacPhail
At the Riverview Manor, the passing of Merrill Rogerson MacPhail, in his 89th year, of Montague, devoted husband of 30 years to Arlene A. (Robertson, MacDonald) MacPhail, occurred on Saturday, January 31, 2015, with family by his side.
Born November 1, 1926, in Argyle Shore, P.E.I., he was the son of the late Neil and Katherine (MacPhee) MacPhail.
Merrill is survived by his loving children, John (Helen), Joy (James Shavick), Joan (Harry) Snapp, Connie (Peter) McQuaid, Colleen (Norman) McIntosh, Margo Slobodan; brothers and sisters, Neil (Jessie), Allen (Sandra), Bill (Geraldine), Mona (Alan) Wilson, Sadie (Gary) Mingo, Hope (Donald) McNutt, Myrna; 12 cherished grandchildren; seven adored great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Judy; brothers, Ralph, John, Woodroe, Leonard, Clarence; sisters, Letha, Grace, Marion and Faye.
Resting at Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home, with visitation on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Hillcrest United Church, Montague at 11 a.m. Interment to take place in Kingsboro Cemetery, East of Souris.
Donations to Southern Kings Hospice Association or Hillcrest United Church would be appreciated.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8 will hold a Tribute Service on Tuesday evening at 5:45 p.m.
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