It is with sadness the families of the late Samuel Allison Mercer announce his passing at his residence, aged 63 years. Samuel is predeceased by his parents, Eli and Janie May Mercer. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are: his wife, Marva; daughters, Teresa (Scott Simms) of Alberta, Jennifer Mercer of Alberta; grandchild, Kylee Simms; sister, Florence (Bruce) Regular of Botwood, NL; brother, Harry (Susan) of St. John's, NL; step-mother, Adeline, half-brothers, John(Vina),Jim and Tom(Gail); half-sisters, Jean(Ed), Jackie, and Janice(Wayne); as well as several nieces, nephews relatives and friends. The visitation will take place Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7-9 pm, Sunday February 6, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Botwood Funeral Home, 147 Commonwealth Drive, Botwood, NL. The funeral service will take place Monday, February 7, 2011 at 2 pm from The Salvation Army Citadel, Botwood, NL. The interment will follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Botwood, NL. Flowers greatly accepted as well in his memory donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, Botwood, NL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Botwood Funeral Home, Botwood, NL.