With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Reid Arnold Merritt (Fredericton, New Brunswick), born in Maple Grove, New Brunswick, who passed away on September 13, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Reid Arnold Merritt to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Warren Merritt and Mae Merritt (Dunphy); and his grandson Trevor MacPherson (Hannah). He is survived by : his wife Iva Merritt (Jones); his children, Neil Merritt, Sharon MacPherson (Steven), Lynn Riley (Randy) and Joan Kitchen; his grandchildren, Charro Benteau, Rachel MacPherson (Andrew), Aaron MacPherson, Jillian Johnston (Kevin), Matthew Palmer (Laura), Bobbi, Matthews (Daniel), Amanda Mae Kitchen, James Kitchen (Katrina) and Shonda Tilitzky (Daylon); his stepgrandchildren, Peter LJ Riley (Kris), Richard Riley (Wendy), Kelly Dobson (Jon) and Dale Riley (Lisa); and his caregivers, Justine, Elizabeth Phillips and Maureen Patriquin. He is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nashwaaksis Baptist Church or to the Alzheimer's society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
York & Miramichi Valley Funeral Homes