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BRUGGER: Francis “Frank” Merritt of Seaforth

May 12, 2024 By Haskett Funeral Home 18 Condolences

BRUGGER: Francis “Frank” Merritt of Seaforth

Passed away suddenly at Seaforth Community Hospital on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the age of 74. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Shirley Brugger. Cherished Uncle of Amanda and Nathan Marshall, Jason Brugger and Kim Souch, and Becky Brugger and great-uncle of Corbin, Cohen, Mckinlee; Jacob; Emerson, and Addyson. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Clara (Nediger) Brugger. Frank was well known for his love of snowmobiling and motorcycles and his enjoyment for working on those machines. Frank will be greatly missed by the community of Seaforth.

Cremation has taken place. A come and go celebration of Frank’s life will be held at the Seaforth Legion, 123 Main Street South, on Saturday, May 25th from 1 – 4 PM. The family asks that if you have photos of Frank, please bring them along to share. A private graveside service will be held at Maitlandbank Cemetery at a later date.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Peter & Frances Kling

    May 15, 2024 at 9:13 PM

    Dear Bob, Shirley and families
    Very sorry to hear about your brother.
    Thinking of you all.
    Peter & Frances

  2. Doug & Anne McGregor

    May 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM

    Bob, Shirley and families-Sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Cherish your memories for they will become treasures in your heart forever.

  3. Sandra Eedy

    May 14, 2024 at 10:14 PM

    Bob, Shirley & Family
    Our sincere condolence to you all in the loss of your brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Thinking of you all!
    Robert & Sandra Eedy & Family

  4. Carolanne Doig

    May 14, 2024 at 9:10 AM

    My condolences to the Brugger families and Frank’s many friends.

  5. Lois McLlwain

    May 13, 2024 at 7:12 PM

    Dear Bob, Shirley & Family
    So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
    Ken & Lois

  6. Mj Chanyi

    May 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of Franks death. I n just saw him last year when his mother, my aunt Claire died. You will miss him Bob & Shirley. Thinking of you all.
    Mary Jenn

  7. Dick Burgess

    May 13, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    My sympathies to Bob and Shirley on Frank’s passing. I have fond memories of Frank going back many years.

  8. Nancy (Kunder) Malachowski

    May 13, 2024 at 11:01 AM

    Shirley, Bob and family: My sincere condolences on the loss of Frank. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

  9. Gary Bannon

    May 13, 2024 at 9:47 AM

    Sorry about your loss. I had a good number of years with Frank by my side. I Bill and Lois Hoff miss him but I know now that he is in a better place Bill and lois Hoff will be making a donation to Heart and Stroke as will I. know that yous will miss him as well as a lot of other people. My typing is terrible. GaryGary Bannon

  10. Bill and Lois Hoff

    May 13, 2024 at 9:44 AM

    Our condolence to Bob and Family. We will miss Frank , he was a good Friend and coworker.

  11. Bill and Lois Hoff

    May 13, 2024 at 9:38 AM

    Our condolence to Bob and Family. We will miss Frank, he was a good Friend and coworker.

  12. John Munro & Rose Burgess

    May 13, 2024 at 6:47 AM

    Bob and Shirley and families we extend our sincere condolences on hearing of Frank’s passing away. Always could have a good chuckle with Frank when talking with him. John Munro

  13. Larry and Dianne McGrath

    May 13, 2024 at 4:57 AM

    We are sorry to learn of Frank’s passing and extend our condolences.

  14. Sue Riley

    May 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    Amanda & Nathan. Sending deepest condolences.

  15. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    May 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM

    Dear Bob and Family
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  16. Anne dayman

    May 12, 2024 at 8:22 PM

    Bob shirley and family we are so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. You are in our thoughts.

  17. terry smith

    May 12, 2024 at 7:05 PM

    So sorry for your loss of your brother. Life is very precious & sometimes very short. God Bless to your family.

  18. Rob and Donna Lee

    May 12, 2024 at 5:55 PM

    So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Our deepest cobdolences to the family. I am sure he will be missed by all. He was a great neighbour

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