Walter B. Merritt 1930 - 2003 MIRAMICHI, NB - Mr. Walter Blair Merritt, husband of Stella Merritt, of Winnipeg Cres., Miramichi Retirement Community, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the age of 73. Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late William and Laura (MacDonald) Merritt. He was a carpenter by trade, and was a former employee of the Department of National Defense. He attended St. Michaels Basilica and was a former member of the Chatham Lions Club. He was a life member of the Douglastown Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Stella Gallant; two daughters, Dorothy Ann McIntyre, of Toronto, Ont., and Virginia Thompson (Vince), of Kedgewick Ridge; two sons, Ronald (Carol), of Blackstock, Ont. and Tony (Theresa), of Calgary, AB; three sisters, Marion Campbell, of Oshawa, Ont., Betty Caron, of Miramichi and Jean Ervine (Donald), of Prince George, B.C.; three brothers, Robert Merritt Sr. (Cecile), of Miramichi, James Merritt (Rita), of Fredericton, and David Merritt (Shirley), of Napan; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Isabel Giggie and two infant sisters. Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, on Sunday evening, from 7-9 pm and Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Michaels Basilica, on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 10 am, conducted by Father John Fraser. Interment will be in the Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to any charity of the donors choice, would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, Miramichi, telephone 773-3492. www.adamsfh.ca