Obituary of Rev. Dr. Mervin G. Saunders

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Mervin G. Saunders, MDiv, DMin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, a few days short of his 85^th birthday.

Merv is survived by Helen, his beloved wife of 61 years; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya (Evan), Michèle (Wayne A.), and Lianne (Wayne B.); and four grandchildren, Ariane, Paige, Ronan and Brandon. He will be greatly missed by his brother David (Alberta), sister Arlene (Bob), brother-in-law Ralph (Linda) and sister-in-law Sherrill (Gordon), and a legion of family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Viola, and an infant brother, Richard.

Merv was a deep thinker, a charismatic preacher, a world traveller, an amazing musician, the best husband and father and grandpa, a true friend, and a man after God’s own heart.

The family thanks Rev. Dr. Das Sydney for his sincere friendship, and the staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home and the Village at University Gates for their wonderful care and kindness.

Visitation will take place at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service in the chapel of the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will follow in the funeral home’s Fireside Reception Room.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. 

Condolences for the family and donations may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com.