<div itemprop="description">We are saddened to announce the passing of Merle Clarke Ferdinand on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was welcomed into eternal life, in her 87th year, peacefully surrounded by her family. <br> <br>Born in Gran Couva, Trinidad, West Indies, Merle was a devoted and loving Wife to Dunbar Ferdinand, to whom she had been married for 63 years. Dunbar and Merle were a model of Christian marriage and chose to love one another each day. On the day of her passing, her kids recalled stories of her life as a mother, family chef, grade school teacher, sister, friend and counsellor to many. <br> <br>She is lovingly remembered by her four kids, Deborah, Darren, Denny (deceased) and Darian. <br> <br>Her Grand-Children, Cassandra and Brittany, Drew, Kaleigh and Shalyn, Cedric, Tristan and Justin, Anisha and Jordin, Kaseem and Denny. <br>And her Great- grand-children, Payton, Denzel, Sage, Dawson, Garrett, Camden, Tristan, Hannah and Lilith. <br> <br>Merle will be dearly missed by her surviving brothers and sisters, Selwyn, Cleave, Peter, Emerald, Marlene, and her devoted sister Allison. <br> <br>Merle was a friend to everyone she met and made a lasting impression that will be missed. She wouldn’t want us to dwell in sadness, but rather celebrate her remarkable time on earth with photos, stories, and loving memories. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society is gratefully appreciated. <br> <br>We welcome you to join the celebration of Merle’s life at: <br>Visitation: <br>Friday, 16 Aug 2024 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM <br>Salon funéraire Rideau Funeral Home <br>4275, boul. des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA, H9B 2A6 <br> <br>Funeral Service: <br>Friday, 16 Aug 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM <br>St Luke Parish. <br>106A Anselme-Lavigne, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA, H9A 1N8 <br>ON-LINE VIEWING: https://youtube.com/live/gvTTcwJ76Cw?feature=share <br> <br>Burial: <br>Friday, 16 Aug 2024 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM <br>Salon funéraire Rideau Funeral Home <br>4275, boul. des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA, H9B 2A6 <br> <br>Reception: <br>Friday, 16 Aug 2024 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM <br>St Luke Parish. <br>106A Anselme-Lavigne, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA, H9A 1N8</div>
