Clarence Edwin Mercer

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MERCER, Clarence Edwin, Passed away suddenly at the Health Science Center, St. John’s, on Tuesday, February 6th. 2018 in his 71st year, Clarence Edwin Mercer,
Whitbourne. Predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Minnie Mercer, brother Melvin and his wife Fiona. Leaving to mourn with precious memories his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Shelagh (nee O’ Reilly); children, Kristi (Darren) Sooley, Shawn Mercer (Misha), Heather Mercer (Barney); brother, Wayne (Brenda); precious grandchildren, Nathan, Ella, Patrick, Heidi, Kenneth, Samuel, Ally and Taylor. As well as a large number of relatives and friends, and his devoted feline friend, Bully-Boy. Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne, on Thursday, February 8th, 2018 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Friday, February 9th, between 11:00 am -4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Church, Blaketown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

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  2. Shelagh and family—–so very very sorry to hear about Clarence’s passing. Our condolences and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I will be away until Monday Shelagh,but I will come and visit you when I get back, Again,my dear—-I am so very sorry—hugs—Lucy

  3. Dearest Sheila and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope the sadness and pain you feel right now will be replaced by the many happy memories I am sure you have. God Bless you all.

  5. Although separated by distance and time, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

    I hope you may be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

    You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

  12. So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

  14. Shelagh and family, so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  16. Dearest Sheilagh and family
    I am so very sorry to hear of Clarences passing..
    I send you my deepest condolences..
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..
    God bless

  18. Aunt Shelagh, Kristi, Shawn and Heather we are all deeply saddened by this great loss. We know how your hearts are breaking and we want you to know that we, while not there, are keeping you all close in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Clarence was such a wonderful soul. You were blessed to have such a kind, gentle, loving, caring husband, father and grandfather. He loved you all so very, very much. He left you all with such wonderful memories and you must cherish them all as they will give you comfort and peace now. May he Rest In Peace and let perpetual light shine upon him.

  20. So sorry for your loss Shelagh and family Clarence was a high school friend and i valued his friendship, condolance to you and your family

  21. So sorry and sadded to hear of Clarence’s passing.Sending our heartfelt condolences, Sheliagh to you, your children and families.

  22. Shelagh and family, our deepest thoughts of sympathy to all of you during this painful time. Our prayers are with you, God Bless.

  23. Shelagh and family, we were so very sorry to learn about Clarence’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences for your loss.

  24. I knew Clarence years ago when I lived in Whitbourne. Sorry to hear about his passing . My condolences to Shelagh and family.

  25. It is with extreme sadness at this time for the loss of my childhood friend Clarence we had many fishing days then as well as on the ball field across from his house I have never forgotten you my friend until we meet again, my prayers and thoughts are for your family your pain is over may god keep you at his side

  27. Shelagh and family: Condolences to everyone on the loss of your loved one, Clarence. Praying that God will give you all strength and courage during this most difficult time and continue to do so. God Bless!
    Carmelita and family

  28. Shelagh, Kristi, and family…..Please accept our condolences. We were so saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing. Lew knew Clarence years ago and he often speaks of conversations with him up on the salmon river. Take care of each other during this most difficult time and find comfort from your many family and friends who are holding you in their thoughts and prayers.
    Joan and Lew Cranford

  29. Thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult and sad time. May you all have strength to get through these next few days I know how hard it is to loose your dad and husband the pain never goes away but it do get easier. Thinking of you all.

  31. Mercer family sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time God Bless

  33. Aunt Shelagh, Kristi, Shawn, Heather and families:
    We were very saddened to hear of Uncle Clarence’s passing. We certainly enjoyed our visits over the years and have great memories of times together. He was always welcoming and a great host who will be surely missed. We will be thinking of you all and praying for you during this most difficult time. Rest in peace uncle Clarence.

  34. Shared many good times with Clarence, and am thankful for all the happy memories. Rest easy.
    My condolences to the family.

  35. Shelagh;

    We are so sad to hear about Clarence and we want to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family at this time.

    Clarence was a very special person and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

    He will always remain in your heart with the special memories you have.

    We also wanted to pass along our thoughts and prayers to Wayne as we know how close brothers they were and the special bond they had.

    God bless you all.

    Neil and Beverly Richards

  36. Sending you all our deepest condolences for your loss. May God be with you and guide you in your time if sorrow…big hugs from us all ♡♡

  39. Shelagh, so sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
    Willis and Joan Upshall

  42. Wayne, Shelagh and families
    I was so saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing. It is always hard to accept that our precious loved ones can be taken from us so quickly. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that he did not suffer. My deepest and sincerest sympathies to you and your families.
    June

  43. Shawn, Kristi and Heather, I am very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. My deepest condolences to all of you, as well as your Mom, during this difficult time.

  44. Shelagh and family
    Our condolences to you and yours during this difficult time. May all your precious memories and the help of family and friends sustain you through these darkest days.

  45. Shelagh and family, I am so sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing, may the cherished memories help you through this difficult time. He will always be remembered with a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  46. Shelagh and Family ,
    So saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing.
    I always enjoyed his company and the laughs we shared.
    I smile every time I think about him.
    He was a good person.
    Thinking of you all.

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