Obituary of Mary Edith Mercer

In her 100th year, the family of Mary Edith (Hart) Mercer announce her death on November 21, 2017, peacefully at the Loch Lomond Village. Mary was born on August 3, 1918 in Saint John and was the daughter of the late William Hart and Arvilla (Andrews) Hart. Mary raised her large family in the north end of Saint John. In later life, she enjoyed over 30 years at Stephenson Tower, where she could be found playing bingo, sitting in the sun as much as possible, enjoying bus trips and her weekly outings with Ann. She was very proud of her children and enjoyed many travels and family gatherings over the years with them. Mary is survived by her children, Ann Marie McDonough (late Donald) of Saint John, Jack (Lea) Mercer of London, ON, Christine Scribbans (late William) of Saint John, Judy Steeves of Snow Lake, MB, Pat Mercer (Bernice) of Rothesay, Larry Mercer (Arlene) of Quispamsis, Ian Mercer (Theresa) of Saint John, Jacqueline (Patrick) Ards of Grand Prairie, AB and Eugene Mercer of Saint John. She was predeceased by her children, William and Mary in infancy and Robert and Thomas. Mary is also survived by daughters-in-law, Joan (Ferris) Mercer and Mary (Thompson) Mercer; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. Mary was the last surviving member of her immediate family, which included her sisters, Alice Pierce, Arvilla (Dolly) Doyle and Velma McKenna and brothers, William, Thomas, Walter "Bobby", James and Gordon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will take place at Brenan’s Chapel on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Willow House at the Loch Lomond Village, for their care and kindness to Mary. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice.