Doris Jacqueline Merkas Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 27, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Doris Jacqueline Merkas (Garson, Ontario). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Doris Jacqueline Merkas to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo A. Menard and Aurore Gauthier; her husbands, Alex Sarafinchan and Walter Merkas; her sister Yvonne Bene (Joe); and her children, Russell Sarafinchan and Stephen Merkas.
She is survived by: her sister Marie Paule Roberge (late Roland); her children, Allen Sarafinchan (Cathie) of Sturgeon County, Alberta, Leonard Sarafinchan (Kenna) of Anglemont, Teena Paul of Fredericton, Tim Gauthier (Donna) of Ottawa and Wally Merkas (Kim) of Orleans; and her friends, Mary MacGregor, Cathy Gomm and Jennette Barton.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home (233 Larch St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E3E1). A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 20th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Church (255 Church St, Garson, ON P3L1S6).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice (by cheque in person or online) would be greatly appreciated.
