Obituary of Merrill Whynot

Merrill Gladstone Whynot 66, New Germany, Lunenburg Co., passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Born in Lower Branch, he was the son of the late Ethel C. (Mailman) (Whynot) Mader. He worked with the former H.W. Brady Ltd., Steel and Engine Products, Liverpool and Nova Scotia Power Corporation. He is survived by his common law wife, Marion Uhlman, New Germany; former wife, Diane Zwicker, Bridgewater. Son, Dwayne (Sharon), Italy Cross; daughters, Joanne (Ivan) Robar, Bridgewater; Michelle, Halifax; three grand children. Brother, Melvin, Lower Branch; sister, Alice Mulock, Dayspring; two half brothers, Brenton (Betty) Mader, Gary (Shirley) Mader all of Lower Branch. Nephew, Gerald (Margaret Anne) Whynot, Lower Branch, niece, Donna (Frank) Corkum, Dayspring. He was predeceased by his step father, Harris Mader and sister, Mona Whynot. Public visitation 2 – 4 p.m. Thursday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A private family graveside service will be held in the Midville Branch Cemetery, Midville Branch, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, Midville Branch Cemetery Fund or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com