We are sad to announce that on June 29, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Mercer of Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husbands, Harvey Mercer, Sr. and Selby Crane; her parents, Luke Sheppard and Nellie Sheppard; and her brothers, Wilson Sheppard and Gordon Sheppard (Rita).

She is survived by : her children, Harvey Mercer (Roxanne), Mary Fitzgerald (Bernie) and Jean Smith (Cyril); her grandchildren, Justine Butt (Gregory), Shane Mercer (Robyn), Rebecca Mercer (Britney), Amanda Abbott (Keith), Bernie Fitzgerald (Samantha), Darlene Smith (Tony), Carol-Ann Marshall (Les), Chris Smith (Raylene) and Cyril Smith; her great grandchildren, Luke Butt, Hollie Butt, Shelby Abbott, Michael Abbott, Travis Smith and Lacey Marshall; her sister Freda Mercer (Raymond); and her sister-in-law Elizabeth Sheppard.

During these exceptionally difficult times, we at Slade's Funeral Home are exercising ways to ensure public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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