Peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on May 30, 2022 of Clinton and formerly of Orangeville at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Joy (Uchiyama) Pepper (2018). Loving brother and brother-in-law of Marlene and Bill Harburn of Winthrop, Murray and Sandra Pepper of Brussels, and Victor Uchiyama of London. Beloved uncle of Chris and Trish Harburn, Sherry Harburn and Cheryl Weldon; Brent Pepper and Ivana Roth-Albin, Kara and Brian McNichol, Lesley Pepper and Will Pearce and great uncle of Evan, Bryce, Chase, Jaime, and Graham; Tyler, Kalan, Louis, Brianna, Joel, Aaron, Nathan, and Ryleigh. Mervyn was raised in the Winthrop area and was passionate about all sports, especially horse racing, soccer, and football.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at the Maitlandbank Cemetery, 42636 Hydro Line Road, Seaforth, on Friday, June 3rd at 11AM with Bruce Whitmore officiating. Haskett Funeral Home, SEAFORTH entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Gary Bettles
To the Pepper family
My sincere sympathy to you with Merv’s passing. Lots of good memories from Winthrop days.
Cub Bettles
Gerda Vanden Hoven
Dear Murray and Marlene and families,
Sending sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear brother. May happy memories help ease the pain of your loss and help you through these difficult days. Sincerely Cor and Gerda Vanden Hoven
Ed& Fran Lawson
Our Deepest sympathy to all the Family.
Rest In Peace Merv. Always a very kind and friendly person,
Sincerely Ed & Fran
Jim Uchiyama
Merv was one of the nicest people we have ever known.
Jim and Judy Uchiyama
Wanda Taylor
So sorry to hear of Mervs passing. I had the pleasure of spending time with him over the past couple of years and always enjoyed our talks about sports,the casino and just life in general. I’m also happy for Merv that he is now free from all his pain and is now with his beloved Joy❤️
Bob & Shirley Brugger
Dear Pepper Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on behalf of the loss of you brother.
Agnes Scarrow
So sorry to hear of Mervyn’s passing! Sending my hugs and prayers to the Pepper family in this difficult time.
Jim and Agnes Scarrow
Theresa Campbell-Kolkman
I would like to offer my sympathies of your loss. It was a great honor to have met him and have such wonderful memories of the Winthrop area shared. I learned more about horse racing and soccer after our afternoon of visiting. Always appreciative of help, never took anything for granted. He was the kindest of people.
Theresa Campbell-Kolkman
I would like to offer my sympathies to the loss of Mervyn. It was a great honor to have met him and have such wonderful memories of the Winthrop area shared. I learned more about horse racing and soccer after our afternoon of visiting. Always appreciative of help, never took anything for granted. He was the kindest of people.
Greg Uchiyama
Marlene & Murray,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. He was a great Uncle and will be sadly missed. We have great memories of Uncle Merv and Aunt Joy coming to our home and spending time with us.
Greg & Nicky Uchiyama
Heather and Paul McCluskie
Heather and I would like to wish our deepest condolences to Murray and His wife and Marlene and Bill. Mervyn was one of my Best Friends since 1958 when we moved to the Winthrop area and hung around a lot together. He was an usher at our wedding. May God give you strength during this difficult Time.
Heather and Paul McCluskie
Marjorie Gibbings
Merv and Joy were great friends of Doug and I for many decades. I have so many wonderful memories of fishing trips, taking our girls to their place in Hensall (and Merv finding the tiny doll that our oldest dropped in the cornfield), and in more recent years, visits and meals at the Clinton casino. When Doug was ill a few years ago, he and Merv would get on the phone and chat every week and I always heard lots of laughter from Doug during those calls. Since both Doug and Joy have passed, Merv and I continued to chat on the phone regularly, in lieu of visits during COVID. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know and love Merv and have him as part of my life. He will be dearly missed. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Jerry &Linda Traquair
Mervyn and Joy were our ‘backdoor’ neighbours at the farm many years ago. We are so very for your loss.
Ann Thompson
Our sympathy to the Pepper family. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Laura Overholt
My condolences to Merv’s family.
I worked with Joy at Big O
then Armtec.
RIP Merv
Marg Dale
Marlene and Bill , I am so sorry for the lose of your Brother. My heart goes out to you. God Bless
Roy Dalton
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pepper family I Roy Dalton spent many weeks and weekends at Pepper household and have many memories and stories. Rest In Peace Mervyn.
Carol LeBeau
I never knew a more gentle and positive man! Mervyn and I grew up together, often spending holidays with each other at Grandma and Grandpa Pepper’s or at our Aunt Pearl’s, when we were kids. Having moved from the area, we didn’t see each other all that often, but when he moved to back to the area, it was wonderful to reconnect once again. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Mervyn!
Your Cousin Carol
Katie
My sincere condolences to Mervyn’s family. Mervyn always made me laugh and I enjoyed our chats.
Thoughts are with you at this time.
Ruth smith .
Thinking if you at this sad time.
Sincerely, Ruth Smith,
John Munro
Would like to send our condolences to the passing of Mervyn. May our thoughts and prayers be with your families. John Munro and Rose
Ron & Kathy Ward
Sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Mervyn. Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.