Wayne Clayton Merritt
July 6, 1953 - October 19, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family announces the sudden passing of Wayne Clayton Merritt (Twist) on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 71, in Timmins, Ontario. Born on July 6, 1953, in Timmins, Wayne was the son of the late Wilfrid and Edith (Judge) Merritt.

Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his children, Catherine (Alison) Merritt and Jonathan (Gioela) Merritt, and his cherished grandchildren, Cooper and Clayton Merritt. He was predeceased by his brothers Carman and Bobby (late Joan) Merritt and his sister Rose-Marie (late Camille) Boudreau. Wayne will be fondly remembered by his siblings William Merritt, Brenda Merritt, Diane Athanasiou, Debbie (Gerry) Larocque, Wayne (Natalie) Boudreau, and many extended family members, including Travis (Kaci) Merritt, Simone McIntosh, and Debbie (Robert) Landry.

Wayne had a wide circle of friends who will remember him for his humor, love of sports—especially his devotion to the Oakland A's and Raiders—his fondness for Dwight Yoakam music, and his spontaneous phone calls, where everyone in the room was required to say hello.

The family will receive condolences on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lessard Funeral and Cremation Centre, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Wayne’s honor would be greatly appreciated.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Wayne C. Merritt. May his memory bring comfort during this difficult time. Your kind words and thoughts are greatly appreciated.