Obituary of Benoit Mercier
Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Benoit Mercier Sr on March 8, 2020 at
the age of 83. Beloved husband of 62 years to Thérèsa (née Houle). Loving father of Benoit
Jr. (Susan Turner), Annie Mercier-Beaudoin (Vincent) and Natalie Mercier (Yann Marais).
He will be sadly missed by his 6 grandchildren; Alexandre Mercier, Meagan (Eric Davidson),
Sebastien, Nicholas Beaudoin, Gabriel, Amélie Marais and 1 great-grandchild on its way as
well as step grand-father to Neil and Michelle Dominick. He also leaves behind his sisters;
Fernande Beaulieu (Gérard), Monique Lachance (late Clermont) and sisters-in-law Lise and
Denise and Monique Mercier. Predeceased by his parents Alonzo and Cyrilla (née Pouliot),
his brothers; Sylver (Elizabeth), Lionel (Alice), Conrad, Ludger, Clément and his daughter-
in-law Maryse. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.
Benoit was a true family man and an avid sports fan. He was the number 1 cheerleader in
his kids and grand-kids sports activities. Benoit was a faithful employee of Atlas Steel for
40 years and devoted many volunteer hours to different francophone organizations in
Welland especially the Chevaliers de Colomb conseil Dionis Lafrenière and his beloved
Sacré-Coeur parish. His infectious smile and zest for life will be truly missed by all who
knew him.
The Mercier family would like to sincerely thank the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant
Local Health Integration Network for the exceptional services that offered through the
palliative care team especially nurse Nora from St.Elizabeth Health Care and Bayshore
Homecare Solutions. A very special thank you to PSW Lorraine (Sweetheart) for her care
and compassion.
The family will receive their relatives and friends at the WELLAND FUNERAL HOME 827
East Main Street, Welland Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral
service will be held at Paroisse du Sacré Coeur 72 Empire St., Welland on Friday, March
13, 2020 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. As an
expression of sympathy, donations to Canadian Cancer Society and Hotel Dieu Shaver
Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Benoit Mercier Sr le 8
mars 2020 à l'âge de 83 ans. Époux bien-aimé de 62 ans de Thérèsa (née Houle). Père
bien-aimé de Benoit Jr. (Susan Turner), Annie Mercier-Beaudoin (Vincent) et Natalie
Mercier (Yann Marais). Il manquera beaucoup à ses 6 petits-enfants; Alexandre Mercier,
Meagan (Eric Davidson), Sébastien, Nicholas Beaudoin, Gabriel, Amélie Marais et 1
arrière-petit-enfant en route ainsi que le beau-grand-père de Neil et Michelle Dominick. Il
laisse également ses sœurs; Fernande Beaulieu (Gérard), Monique Lachance (feu
Clermont) et belles-soeurs Lise, Denise et Monique Mercier. Prédécédé par ses parents
Alonzo et Cyrilla (née Pouliot), ses frères; Sylver (Elizabeth), Lionel (Alice), Conrad, Ludger,
Clément et sa belle-fille Maryse. Il laisse également derrière lui de nombreux nièces et
neveux aimants.
Benoit était un vrai père de famille et un passionné de sport. Il était le cheerleader numéro 1
des activités sportives de ses enfants et ses petits-enfants. Benoit a été un fidèle employé
d'Atlas Steel pendant 40 ans et a consacré de nombreuses heures de bénévolat à
différentes organisations francophones à Welland, en particulier au conseil des Chevaliers
de Colomb Dionis Lafrenière et à sa bien-aimée paroisse du Sacré-Coeur. Son sourire
contagieux et sa joie de vivre vont vraiment manquer à tous ceux qui l'ont connu.
La famille Mercier tient à remercier sincèrement le réseau local d'intégration des services
de santé de Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand et Brant pour les services exceptionnels offerts
par l'équipe de soins palliatifs, en particulier l'infirmière Nora de St.Elizabeth Health Care et
Bayshore Homecare Solutions. Un merci très spécial à PSW Lorraine (Sweetheart) pour
ses soins et sa compassion.
La famille recevra ses parents et amis au WELLAND FUNERAL HOME 827 East Main
Street, Welland le jeudi 12 mars 2020 de 14 h à 16 h et de 18 h à 20 h. Les funérailles
auront lieu à la Paroisse du Sacré Coeur 72, rue Empire, Welland le vendredi 13 mars 2020
à 11 h. L'inhumation aura lieu au cimetière Holy Cross à une date ultérieure. En guise de
sympathie, des dons à la Société canadienne du cancer et à la Fondation Hôtel Dieu
Shaver seraient appréciés par la famille.
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March 12, 2020
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