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Herbert Leslie “Bert” Merritt

Birth	:	11 Feb 1872 Camden, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	16 Mar 1919 Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.3456039, -81.9834595
Description	:	Bert Merritt Dies Suddenly - Respected Gentleman Expires at his Home Last Night Death came with startling suddenness last night to Herbert Leslie (Bert) Merritt, son of Mr. & Mrs. George B. Merritt, Emma Street, and a prominent manufacturer of the city. The health of the late Mr. Merritt had been somewhat impaired for some years past but he had managed to attend to his duties as head of Merritt & Company at the bent goods works. He was about the city Sunday and appeared to be in his usual health. After retiring on Sunday evening he was taken... Read More	Bert Merritt Dies Suddenly - Respected Gentleman Expires at his Home Last Night Death came with startling suddenness last night to Herbert Leslie (Bert) Merritt, son of Mr. & Mrs. George B. Merritt, Emma Street, and a prominent manufacturer of the city. The health of the late Mr. Merritt had been somewhat impaired for some years past but he had managed to attend to his duties as head of Merritt & Company at the bent goods works. He was about the city Sunday and appeared to be in his usual health. After retiring on Sunday evening he was taken suddenly ill abd he expired before a physician could be called. The late Mr. Merritt was a sufferer from a peculiar ailment of the throat and this coupled with a recent severe attack of tonsilitis is believed to have been the cause of death. The deceased gentleman was 47 years of age on February 11th last. He had lived in the city for many years and he was very well known and highly respected. His wife predeceased him 13 years ago. Two children, Irene, who is attending Molten College, Toronto, and Harold, at home, survive in addition to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. George B. Merritt, Stanley H. of this city and one sister, Miss Grace, at home. The funeral service will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the family residence, Emma Street, and the remains will be taken to Blenheim, the former home of the deceased gentleman, n=on the morning Pere Marquette train for intenment

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Herbert Leslie “Bert” Merritt's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada.
When did Herbert Leslie “Bert” Merritt death?
Herbert Leslie “Bert” Merritt death on 16 Mar 1919 in Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 42.3456039
Longitude: -81.9834595

Family Members:

Parent

George Best Merritt

(1847 - 1924)

Elizabeth Jane Blackburn Merritt

(1851 - 1926)

Spouse

Sarah Catherine “Sadie” Nelles Merritt

(1881 - 1905)

Siblings

August Fay Merritt

(1871 - 1871)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Blenheim, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3456039, -81.9834595

2. Newcomb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3881500, -81.9537500

3. Shrewsbury Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3017500, -81.9280500

4. Shrewsbury Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3017120, -81.9265110

5. Burk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2838100, -81.9828700

6. Shewburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4113900, -81.9202600

7. St Michaels
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Coordinate: 42.4348500, -81.9424800

8. Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4351940, -81.9429120

9. McBrayne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4425000, -81.9882100

10. Clark Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4425090, -81.9882850

11. Reynolds Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3872500, -82.1034100

12. Charing Cross United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3193016, -82.1159515

13. Campbell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4530700, -81.9450500

14. Pardoville Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2562400, -82.0732200

15. Morpeth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3965302, -81.8411865

16. McDiarmid Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4246000, -81.8586500

17. Botany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4776300, -82.0037700

18. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4516400, -81.8685700

19. Saint Anthonys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3983000, -82.1529100

20. Campbell Family Cemetery
Howard, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4443420, -81.8554000

21. Maple Leaf Cemetery
Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.3976200, -82.1578000

22. Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery
Morpeth, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.4136250, -81.8131770

23. McIntyre Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 42.4272700, -82.1438500

24. Van Horne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4600200, -82.1163200