The family of Eldred “Sonny” Mercer announce his peaceful passing on August 12, 2018 at the New Waterford Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Eldred and Ester Mercer. Sonny was employed with DEVCO working in the Machine Shop. He was a member of the Sydney Golden K’s and in his earlier years he volunteered with St. Mary’s Scouts where one of his greatest memories was taking the Scouts to Newfoundland. Sonny was always at his happiest when he was singing, he was always honored to be asked to sing at any Church for any function. Sonny’s fondest memories was the time spent singing with Don Crouse and Friends.
Sonny is survived by his wife Mary Mercer, stepsons Calvin, Scott and Bruce, sister Marjorie, Ontario, several nieces and nephews and special step grandchildren Clark Howley, Emma Howley, Charlotte Howley. Besides his parents, Sonny was predeceased by his first wife Helen MacSween, sisters Eileen, June, Elsie and one brother Bill.
Following Sonny’s wishes there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 11am in St. Mary’s Anglican Church with Rev. Myrna MacMullin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation or St. Mary’s Anglican Church. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.pattenfuneral.ca
The family wishes to thank you the entire staff of the 3rd floor of New Waterford Heights, for their exceptional care and acts of kindness over the pass 3 years.
