Obituary of Mercer, Gerald Arthur

The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, P.E.I. on Monday June 10th, 2013 of Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Mercer of Kensington, P.E.I. and formerly of New London, P.E.I., aged 87 years. Jerry was born on March 20th, 1926 in Hartford Connecticut, U.S.A to his late parents Frank and Grace (nee Davis ) Mercer. Loving Father of Neil of New York, Stuart ( Karen ) of Virginia, Sharon Bassette of Florida, Arthur ( Mary Lou ) of Florida, William of Maine, Russell ( Marilyn ) of Colorado and Rachel Mercer ( Fiance John Vastag ) of Florida and Park Corner. Also lovingly remembered by 13 grandchildren. Survived by his sister Judith Rockwell of Cape Cod, special grandfather to Maxx Mercer- Montgomery, uncle to Todd Kittridge of Cape Cod and Wendy ( Van ) Northcross of Cape Cod. Besides his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his brother in-law Jim Rockwell. Jerry was a 3rd generation, lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside. By Mr. Mercer's request there will be no visiting hour or funeral service held. Interment to take place in Geddy Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, P.E.I. at a later date. Memorial donations in Jerry's memory to the P.E.I. Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to send a condolence to his family, please click Online Condolence below or send an email to epfuneral@eastlink.ca