Peacefully, with his spouse by his side, on Friday, August 12, 2011 in Toronto.
Anson will be lovingly missed and remembered by his spouse of 21 years, Michael Matier, his parents Carol and Anson Mertz, sister Lorri Jeffries and husband Dave, brothers Gordon, Bill and Steve, and by his wonderful nieces and nephews. Anson is predeceased by his sister Kathy Mertz.
Anson volunteered with A.C.T. and P.W.A. His outgoing personality will be missed by all.
Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne St. (south of Wellesley). Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10 am in the Coach House Chapel of the funeral home. Interment of cremated remains at Toronto Necropolis.
A special thank you to the nurses from Casey House and Anson's family for their support.