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WILLIAM (BILL) MERRITT

Date of Passing: Mar 25, 2014

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WILLIAM (BILL) MERRITT It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bill Merritt on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 66 years. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held in mid to late April, 2014, when friends from across the country can gather, at the Norwood Hotel. A longer obituary will follow closer to the service date. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 204-253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2014

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • Bill left so much more than he took. Drop the stylus and listen. - Posted by: Douglas Allen (Admirer) on: Apr 21, 2014

  • Late nights on King Edward Street - Winter of '72 “We need another Echoplex loop ....more drums in the headset mix ...the U-47 sounds great on the black Gibson ....that Revox delay on the vocals really crisps ‘em up ....can we get a bit more edge on the bass ....what can we do with the reverb ....let’s go get a Mr Big.” So long, Bill. Sincere condolences to Luci, Lisa, Bill Jr. - Posted by: Rick (Studio Amigo) on: Apr 13, 2014

  • The Millionaires tip their hats ... - Posted by: Texas Millionaires Baseball Club (Adversary) on: Mar 30, 2014

  • Luci we are so sorry. We have so many good memories of time spent with Bill. Such a fine, talented and gentle man. - Posted by: Pam and John Burt (Friends) on: Mar 29, 2014

  • You steered the folk fest ship through some turbulent seas in the early days, Bill, for which countless of us will be forever grateful. I always experienced you as warm, humorous, and brave. I extend my love to Luci and the family through yet another time of transition. - Posted by: Jennifer Pilgrim (folk fest friend) on: Mar 29, 2014

  • You gave so many a chance to make it good - Posted by: barbara (folk fest ) on: Mar 28, 2014

  • My heartfelt sympathy go out to Luci and family. I so admired Bill not only for his talent but also his exceptional dry sense of humour. Another star appeared in heaven on his passing. You shine on. - Posted by: Arlene kaiser (Admirer) on: Mar 26, 2014

  • We are sad to hear of the loss of Bill. Please accept our sincere condolences. May you heal with all the great memories you all shared together over the past years! - Posted by: R&L Van Elslander (Friends) on: Mar 26, 2014

  • You gave it a hell of a run, Bill and now it's time for you to rest in peace. Thanks for the friendship and wonderful hospitality you always offered. - Posted by: Jamie Kelley (friend) on: Mar 26, 2014

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