Mervyn William Culbert
Tuesday September 30, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, ON

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Mervyn William Culbert
December 13th, 1934 - September 26th, 2014

Place of Death

SBGHC- Kincardine, ON

Obituary

Mervyn Culbert, of Ripley, passed away at Kincardine Hospital on Friday September 26, 2014 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Catherine Culbert (Davis). Father of Joan (Richard) Helm of Burlington and Linda (Carl) Guse of Ripley. Also greatly missed by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Bill & Valeria Culbert. Visitation will be held from MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley on Tuesday September 30, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be conducted from the chapel on Wednesday October 1, 2014 at 1 PM

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Message from Cherie Peattie2015-05-11 13:25:56
I had the pleasure of having this amazing man as my foster father. I just found out last night that you passed. I hope your driving the big yellow bus in the sky! I will miss you and I am so sorry I didn't not know! I will always hold you in the highest regard!
Message from Heather Withnell2014-12-09 19:21:14
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you Catherine and to the rest of your family. Mervyn was my foster father more than 40 years ago and I have always had the utmost respect and admiration for Mervyn and Catherine and their entire family!...You can't find better people than this...You are always in my thoughts Catherine.
Message from Pat Brown2014-10-02 10:33:17
Mrs C and Family; My heart aches for you today...a terrific man...a horrible loss. My sincerest heart felt condolences.
Message from Penny Beardmore2014-10-01 14:30:19
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Message from Karen Davis2014-10-01 09:28:05
Our sympathies to the entire family. Uncle Mervyn was always smiling, happy, and friendly to everyone. He will be missed. xo
Message from Darren vanderhoek2014-09-30 12:33:00
My condolences to the family. Mervin was my school bus driver when I was in high school we always used to call him swervin Mervin it's a long story and he always had a smile on his face to greet you getting on the bus.
Message from The Forsythe Family2014-09-30 09:49:12
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time. As Gibson used to call him when he was little..."Grampa Culvert" will be missed by all his great grandchildren.
Message from Lisa Young2014-09-30 08:23:59
Dearest Catherine my heart breaks for you and yours. I am so saddened to read of Mervyn's passing. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. Please know I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be sadly missed. Hugs to you all.
Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2014-09-30 07:57:35
Our sincere sympthay to the family.
Message from Sheila & Wayne Martin2014-09-29 21:59:00
In heaven there is a shinning star looking down on us. That star is Mervyn with his wonderful smile and laugh. Catherine, camping may change, but that shinning star will bring back many happy memories. Catherine and Family, our deepest sympathy in your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Message from Muriel MacDonald2014-09-29 15:44:54
Our family sends their condolences for your loss. He will be truly missed - he made such a difference in the lives that he touched, his warmth and smile were a blessing to all of us. Sincerely, Gary and Muriel MacDonald
Message from Sheila & Doug Thompson & Family2014-09-29 11:35:39
So sorry for your loss.. our thoughts are with you. Uncle Mervyn always had a smile, he also had a great sense of humor and he loved to tease.... Some of us will remember him as Merv With the Curve !
Message from Paul & Darlene McTeer2014-09-29 10:07:00
Catherine, Joan, Linda & families Sorry to hear of Mervyn's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time.
Message from Heather Pletsch2014-09-29 09:20:12
Catherine, Joan and Lynda. My sympathies to you all. Mervyn was a father figure to so many choosing to touch lives in ways that no one else could have. His strong branch in our family tree and roots in the community will be missed.
Message from Margaret Thompson2014-09-28 21:35:37
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this very sad and difficult time. Mervyn was a great guy, and will be truly missed. Thinking of you. Marg.
Message from Kay & Steve Fitzpatrick2014-09-28 18:39:41
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We remember him as always being welcoming and friendly. He will be missed.
Message from Shirley and Dennis Prosser2014-09-28 18:16:32
So sorry for your loss, Mervin will be deeply missed by all who new and loved him. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Message from Hank and Rose Koskamp2014-09-28 16:01:33
our sincere condolences to the family. Merv was our childrens' bus driver.
Message from Brian & Anne Walker2014-09-27 19:55:40
Heart felt condolences to Catherine and Family.
Message from LYNN VERHEYEN2014-09-27 19:20:29
feeling blue right now, our condolences, will need to hug you all on Wednesday, xo, Lynn
Message from Lorrainne Smith2014-09-27 18:22:04
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Catherine, Linda, Joan and their families. Mervin was great person and a wonderful neighbour. His grin, warm greeting and humorous conversation will be missed. I am so truly sorry for your tremendous loss.