Mary and the family
My deepest sympathy to all the family
GUNTER, Merlin (Tosh)
1944 - 2023
Merlin Gunter (Tosh) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 12th 2023.
He was a kind, friendly man with a great sense of humour who lit up the room with his brilliant smile. He loved to be surrounded by his family and friends and was always eager to lend a helping hand, whether it was with family or in the community.
Merlin leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years Mary Lodge, his beloved children Rodney (Connie), Scott (Suzanne) and Holly (Rock). His grandchildren Felicia (Andrew), Rebecca (Matt), Megan (Steve), Jonathan (Camille), Jennifer (Samuel), Ashlie (Alex), Madison, Kolton (Emma) and his great-grandchildren Austin, Kieran, Hallie, Grayson, August and Henley and two Goats.
He also leaves to mourn his siblings; Calvin (late Florence), Julia (Wayne). Predeceased by Lorna (Lorne), Ross-Jack (Patricia) and Gary (Heather).
Fondly remembered by his in-laws Barbara (Merrick), Beverly (Lloyd), Late Robert-Bob, Gordon (Eileen), Jeannie (Late Ronald), Harry (Helene), Louise (Gilles), Alan-Charlie and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the South Durham United Church on Saturday August 19, 2023 from 11-1 PM followed by the service. A luncheon will be held at the Salle de Loisirs in South Durham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Durham United Church Cemetery Fund or the Charity of your choice.
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29 messages received
Holly et Rock
Nos sympathies à vous deux ainsi qu'à toute votre famille.
Rodney and family.
Our condolences to all of you. I remember his sense of humour, his work ethic, and the love he clearly had for his family. Very admirable and I feel lucky to have met him.
Holly
Toutes mes sympathies pour la perte de ton père ! Prend le temps de penser à toi malgré cette dure épreuve .
Mary and family
We have many great memories growing up with Tosh and Mary. We send our deepest sympathies to Mary and family. Julia and Fuzzy Frost
The Gunter & Lodge familyy
Lisette snd I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barry & Lisette
May my support
warm your heart
Mary and family
My sympathies on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary and family
Please accept my deepest respect for your loss; losing a husband and a father leaves a deep scar. I hope your fun, joyful, and loving memories will in time fill this void with bliss. All my love to you, Mary, and to your family. With kindness.
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Mary et famille
Sincères sympathies à vous tous. Nous gardons de bons souvenirs de Merlin, surtout de son sens de l'humour. Prenez soin de vous!
Holly , Rock et la famille
Nos sympathies a vous deux et toute la famille. Bon courage, nos pensées vous accompagne.
Mary
I was so sorry to hear about your husband. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I hope that with time, the memories of your life together will bring you peace.
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Mary Gunter
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May your many memories of the times you had together help you through this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to you and your family,
Gina Lavine
Mary and Family
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Mary and family
Our sincere condolences to Mary and family
Mary Gunther
Mary, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear husband.
Eleonore Guité
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Mary and family
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Tosh’s passing. Keep the good memories in your heart, they will help with healing. Love to you.
Mary Gunter and Family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of "Tosh". I have great memories of family outings or occasional events at the Mar-Lodge where he would always be laughing, dancing and having a good time. Our thought and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
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Mary and Family
Mary, although we are miles apart we are with you in Love and spirit during this difficult time. Please accept our condolences.
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Mme Mary Gunter
À vous, Mme Gunter et vos enfants, ainsi quà toi, Holly, y compris Rock, Jonathan et Jennifer, vous êtes nos pensées ; toutes nos sympathies de la part de Raynald et moi... Que les bons souvenirs avec Merlin réussissent à vous faire sourire, malgré ces moments difficiles. Bon courage ! xx
Mary & family!
Sincere sympathies from former neigbors to you Mary & your family!
Colin & Gisele Horan
Holly, Rock et la famille
Nos sympathies à vous deux ainsi qu’à toute la famille.
Mary Gunter and Family
Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of tosh. I always enjoyed being around him and his happy smile.our prayers and thoughts are with you throughout this very hard time.
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The family
My deepest sympathies to the family our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time
The Gunter Family
We are proud to have close connections to your family and we are very sorry for your loss.
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Mrs Mary Gunter & Family
To Mary & Family
Our deepest sympathy for the lost of a wonderful man who will be missed by many
May my support
warm your heart
TO SCOTT & FAMILY
SINCERE SYMPATHIES
May my support
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Mary Gunter and Family
Sorry for your loss and our thought and prayers are with you and your families.
Mary and Family
My deepest sympathies to all the family.
Tosh was a life long friend Hoping that condoleances will bring peace at this trying time.
Mary and family
I was on Facebook today and saw Merlins obituary .
I am so sorry for your loss .
Tosh was a great friend and loved by all.
We have had many good times over the years we spent in South Durham.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Susan and Bruce Rattray
