MERNER: Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Age Care, Parkhill, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, Louise Anne Marie Catherine (Dietrich) Merner, formerly of Zurich, age 72. Beloved wife of Larry Thomas Merner of Zurich. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Scott Merner of Dorchester, Justin and Tina Merner of Lucan. Loving Nana of Ian and Nicholas Merner, Kate and Darien; Dayman, Tristan and Coltan Merner. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Janet and Barry Bloch of Goderich, Ken Fenwick of Zurich, Pius and Connie Dietrich of Kitchener, Michele and Kyle McColl of Shrewsbury, Marjorie Schilbe, Bob and Elizabeth Merner all of Zurich. Proud Godmother of Christa (Keller) Ducharme and Colleen (Keller) Smyth. Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Pius Clement and Alexine Louise (Ayotte) Dietrich, sisters, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Phyllis McDonald, June and Norm Breen, Marilyn Fenwick, Hubert Schilbe, Donna Merner, Arnold Jr. and Elaine Merner, Bill and Joanne Merner and her-in-laws Arnold and Belle Merner. At Louise’s request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass for Louise will be celebrated at St. Boniface R.C. Church, Zurich, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11 am with visitation at the Church commencing at 9:30 am. The Rev. Fr. Tony Laforet Celebrant. A Private family interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the MS Society of Canada https://mscanada.ca/ or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Louise’s family are very appreciative and thankful to the management and staff of Age Care, Parkhill for their kind and compassionate care of Louise during her residency there.
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Henny Morrissey
I have fond memories of fun with Louise at a ballet in Austria and at bridge games in PF. May she rest in peace.
Vincent Dietrich-Ayotte
Vincent Dietrich-Ayotte
My sincere condolences to the immediate family and friends.
Larry & Charmaine Keller
We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Louise. She was a kind and loving person. We will remember the great Neighbourhood parties held at the Merner farm.
Mark Heimrich
Larry, Scott, Justin & families, & all Louise’s family & friends;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Louise. An outstanding lady in so many ways. I have fond memories of my interactions with Louise over many years from my Zurich days. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich wishes to pass on her sympathy at this time as well. R.I.P. Louise.
Mark & Julie Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich
Ron & June Corriveau
Larry, Janet, Barry and the Merner and Dietrich families:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the news that Louise has passed away. She was in my grade 9 class at SHDHS and I must say she was much better behaved than the cast of characters who also were in 9G. She fought the good fight against a terrible disease for a long time. May she rest in peace.
John, Barb & Brent McAlpine
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. We had the opportunity of meeting Louise and her family while she was at Parkhill AgeCare. We had many visits, laughs and singing songs during the times we were together. May you find strength and peace in your cherished memories of her.
Shawn Dayman
Larry, Scott, Justin, Tina and family
Our condolences to you all losing Louise, your wife, mom and grandma. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Shawn and Bev Dayman and family
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy Larry to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time but cherish all the great memories from the many years you had together.
Barbara Desjardins
So very sorry to hear of this sad loss. Sincerely Barbara Desjardins
Sharen Schroeder
Janet and Barry and extended family of Louise:
She was a strong, beautiful woman. Cherish your memories and lean on them to help you through the difficult days ahead.
She will be missed terribly and you are all in our hearts and prayers.
Sharen Schroeder and Family.
Marianne Timmerman
Larry and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Louise.
She always had a great eye for decorating her home or someone else’s.
Marianne Timmerman, Greg Bahro,
Wilfred Veldman and family.
Joyce Cole/Rau
My deepest sympathy to u Larry and your family. I sure have a lot of great memories of Louise working for her at Louise Unique Interiors, and when we all went to Benjamin’s shows in Toronto Omy the stories I could tell lol Louise was a beautiful person in inside out .
Scott and Arlene Thomson
Dear Larry and Family
So sorry to hear about Louise she was a great lady
Dawne Erb
Larry and Family
We send our condolences to you on the passing of Louise. We have enjoyed her artistic talents everyday as we walk thru our home. She was a great help when we took on the huge task of renovating and then redecorating our century home. She got to know us and our tastes so she could best choose paint, wallpaper and drapery for our home. The result, after looking thru countless wall paper books, was the wonderful dining room wallpaper that pulled the colours from the rug and the one of a kind throw pillow collection that decorated our living room. I was also working at Bluewater Resthome when Louise was hired to choose the colour palate for the new home area that was being built. She certainly shared her decorating skill and made our life more colourful. Dawne & Merv Erb
Joyce Black
Janet and Barry and family – Thinking of you at this sad time and send sincere sympathy in the passing of your sister.
Jim Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to the Merner & Dietrich Families, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Linda and John Wuerth
To the MERNER family
So sorry to hear about Louise passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She always had a great smile and personality
Tom and Barb McInroy
Dear Larry – Tom and I are so sad to hear about Louise! We have so many wonderful memories with you and Louise that we will treasure!! Warmest thoughts xxoo. Talk soon.
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to the Merner and Dietrich family
Madeline Shepherd
Dear Larry, Scott, Justin and family. My deepest condolences on the loss of such a dynamite lady. Louise always said it like it was, never sugar coating what she thought. I loved that about her. She will be missed. RIP dear Louise. You are with the angels now.
Sincerely, Stuart and Madeline Shepherd
Barbara Desjardins
Dear Janet and Barry…..Very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister / sister in law. I hope wonderful sharing of stories keep her memory alive and bring you comfort and eventually peace and laughter. Sincerely, Barbara Desjardins
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Sending heartfelt sympathy to Larry and family, so sorry to hear that Louise has passed. She is now in a better place. RIP
Maureen Erb
To the best neighbors anyone could ask for. Memories of helping with cows when they got out. Memories of babysitting the boys. Larry, i alwaya have this clear memory of good times when we got together. Lousie was a jem. Thoughtful, supported me when I needed someone to talk to, she always listen to me. Her heart was always so devoted to her husband and boys. She will be missed by all the people she touched. My deepest sympathy to the Merner Family. In my thoughts and prayers over the loss of your wife, mother and friend. Your neighbors, Maureen Erb
Sarah Tickner
I spent the first 13 years of my life at Merners farm. Louise was always at something whether it be her gardens or I remember her doing interior decorating. Her house was beautifully kept. My Dad Michael and mother Jennifer always kept in touch with Larry and Louise and we visited whenever possible. Now we send all our love and condolences from Newfoundland on behalf of myself and my parents and Danny to Larry, Scott, Justin and all family. May she rest now and be at peace❤
Willi Charlton
Larry, Scott, Justin and families
We are so sorry to hear of Louise’s passing.
May all the love and memories you have shared
comfort you through this very difficult time.
We send our love and prayers.
Willi and Waynne Charlton
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Merner Family
Liz Campbell
Larry and Family
Sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. Thinking of you with Sympathy
Liz Campbell
Richard ands Mary Erb
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Larry and Family, Janet & Barry and Family, and all of the Dietrich Family,
Our heartfelt condolences on Louise’s passing. Cherish your many memories of the happy times, may they comfort you always.
Thinking of you
Shirley Erb
To all of Louises family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all;
Bonnie Taylor
Condolences to Larry and the family. May the Lord grant you His peace during this time.
Louise will be fondly remembered for her hospitality by opening her home to her many old school friends on a regular basis. I was amazed of her determination and courgage to live each day to the best of her ability.
Her ol’ Bud
Bonnie Taylor ( re:Regier)
Melonie Miller
Larry & family
Our sincere sympathy in your loss.
Louise was always such a friendly person & happy to visit when the kids were showing horses… a long time ago.
She was very devoted to her family.
Barry & Melonie
Wayne & Bonnie Keller
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Louise will be at peace now and free of pain. She fought a hard battle and will be missed by all who new her. We always thought of Louise as a dear friend. Prayers and thoughts to all the family. HUGS Bonnie &Wayne
Patty & Joey Groot
Larry, Scott & Justin;
Our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
I have many great memories of time spent on your farm.
Thinking of you all…
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Our deepest condolences to all of Louise’s family..
Tracey Masse
Larry and family, thinking of you all during this difficult time
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Tracey &Derek Masse
Sharon Brokenshire
Larry and all your family and the Dietrich family my sincerest condolence, may she rest in peace, cherish all your memories
Sharon Brokenshire
Joe
Dear Larry,
We are thinking of you and your family at this time. We are sorry to hear about your loss.
Joe and Liz Martens
Tom and Carol Arthur
To the Merner and Dietrich Families – we send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob Taylor
Sending our condolences to Larry, Scott, Justin and families on the passing of Louise. Rob & Christina
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences. Cherish the many memories.
Allan and Patty Case
Tony & Alma Dayman
Larry, Scott, Justin, Tina & family
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. We were blessed to have shared so many precious moments with Louise, she welcomed our family into her home & heart. Our grandsons are our forever bond. RIP
Carol
Our heartfelt condolences to Louise’s family.
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Larry and family – We are so sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and hold them close. She has earned her wings. Rest in peace, Louise.
Township of Lucan Biddulph
On behalf of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Staff & Council, please accept our deepest sympathies. We are all thinking of you and your family during this time.
George and Sue Wilson and family
Larry and family, siblings, heartfelt condolences on Louise’s passing. She was a very friendly woman. She was a wonderful interior decorator. Cherish your happy memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Larry, Scott, Justin & Tina & grandchildren
So saddened to hear of Aunt Louise’s passing. We have such great memories dating back many years to before we were even married. She fought a long battle with MS. May she rest in peace. Sending love & hugs your way & keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Richard & Brenda