Merle Veinot

Merle Russell Veinot

2016

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Obituary of Merle Russell Veinot

Merle Russell Veinot Age 73, Union Square, Lunenburg Co., passed away on December 30, 2016 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Union Square, he was a son of the late Russell and Bessie (Wagner) Veinot. Prior to retirement, Merle was a school teacher retiring after 35 years, having taught in Windsor, Spryfield and New Germany. He was very involved with the NGRHS Alumni committee. Merle served on the local executive of the NDP party and was serving as treasurer of the Union Square Community Hall Association. He was also currently serving as a trustee for the Union Square Cemetery committee. Surviving are his brother, Sherman Veinot, Union Square; sisters, Sylvia MacKay (Douglas Lowe), Union Square; Venita (Moyle) Naas, Barss Corner; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Marlene MacKay and half-brother, Murray in infancy. A public celebration of life and fellowship will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the New Germany Rural High School, School Street, New Germany, Rev. Mellanie Cohoon officiating. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to NGRHS Alumni committee, Union Square Community Hall Association or Union Square Cemetery fund. Interment will be at a later date in Union Square Cemetery, Union Square. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com or by messaging condolences@sweenysfuneralhome.com.
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