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Merla Fawcett
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Merla Vivian
Fawcett (Johnston)
1934 - 2018
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Obituary for Merla Vivian Fawcett (Johnston)

Merla Vivian Fawcett (Johnston)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Merla Vivian Fawcett (nee Johnston) at the Red Deer Hospice, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Merla will lovingly be remembered by her husband, Glenn; her daughters, Glenda Lori (Allen) McKinnon and Judith Merla (Daniel) Flanagan; and her grandchildren, Catherine (Josh) Nail (Sydney, Brandon and Tyler) of Calgary, Alberta, Cameron (Orville) of Edmonton, Alberta, and Brady, Spencer (Shayla), and Bryn (Kaylee) Flanagan, all of Red Deer, Alberta. She will also be sadly missed by her sister, Lynette (Darl) Boomer, brothers, Arthur and Darryl (Debbie) Johnston; brother-in-law, Dennis Fawcett and her sisters-in-law, Gail Johnston, all of Red Deer, Alberta, and Myrna (John) Boudewyn of Victoria, Brithis Columbia. Merla was predeceased by her parents, David and Hazel Johnston, her brothers, Wilfred (Betty) Johnston, Melvin (Marie) Johnston, and Stewart Johnston, a sister, Deanna (Daryl) Lunder, parents-in-law, Wilfred and Edna Fawcett and numerous close friends. A Celebration of Merla’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Please come and share time with friends and family, remembering Merla. If desired, Memorial Donations in Merla’s honour may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society at www.reddeerhospice.com, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada at www.crohnsandcolitis.ca; or to the Red Deer Ostomy Association at www.ostomycanada.ca. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Robert Mulder, Dr. Maureen McCall and all of the people who cared for Merla over the years; as well as the staff at the Red Deer Hospice for making mom’s final days so peaceful and comforting. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

Life Story for Merla Vivian Fawcett (Johnston)

Merla was born on October 19, 1934, in Maidstone, Saskatchewan to Hazel and David Johnston. She was the third of eight children and the oldest girl. She moved to the Red Deer area in 1939 and her family to the Archibald farm before moving into Red Deer to the West Park area. She attended her school years in Red Deer and then went to work for Alberta Government Telephones (AGT) in Westaskiwin, Calgary and Red Deer. She met the love of her life, Glenn, in 1952 and they were married on December 15, 1956, at Gaetz Memorial United Church in Red Deer. They lived in Calgary for a short time, and Merla worked at CKXL Radio as a receptionist. They welcomed the arrival of their fist daughter, Glenda Lori, in 1960. Glenn was then transferred to Brooks, Alberta in 1961, and in 1964, they welcomed their second daughter, Judith Merla. They then moved a few more times before finally settling back in Red Deer in 1969. Mom was a stay-at-home mom for quite a few years, until Glenda and Judi got a little older. She then went back to work part-time at Shores Jewelers in downtown Red Deer, and then at Sears until her retirement. Merla had many health issues over the years, but with her spirit and determination to persevere helped her to overcome many things. She was blessed with five grandchildren who she loved and cared for deeply. She always loved spending time with them and hearing their stories. Merla also loved spending time with her friends and family, going camping out West, having card nights, and just enjoying being with them. She was also an avid reader and could have opened her own library with all the books that she accumulated over the years!
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