Gloria Mervin

Gloria Ann (Speed) Mervin of Blenheim passed away at Riverview Gardens on Wednesday July 23, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Clayt Mervin on May 26, 2014. She will be remembered as an active member of the community being a member of the Blenheim Seniors Centre, the Past President of Meals on Wheels, a member of the Blenheim Legion Branch 185 where she held positions on the Executive Committee and was Past President and Past Zone Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed woodworking, especially fret work which she taught others to do and she participated in a number of craft shows to show her handiwork. Gloria was predeceased by her first husband Delbert Shepherd and by her second husband Bud DeLeeuw who she once co-owned Bud’s Supertest with. She was also predeceased by her brothers Glenn Robert Speed and Joseph Charles Speed. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. It was Gloria’s wish that cremation take place and a family graveside service take place at Burk Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Gloria with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Chatham-Kent Hospice.