Obituary of Merrill L. Snyder

37, Halifax, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2016.  Born in Halifax, he was the son of Merrill (Tony) and Diana (Verge) Snyder.  For many years, Merrill had been employed with Pinaud Drywall and Acoustical, where he was a respected foreman and drywaller.  He loved his children dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Merrill was a good humoured guy and will always be remembered for his big laugh and kind heart. He was an avid sports enthusiast, always rooting for the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Cowboys.  He will be sadly missed by his parents, his beloved children, Hannah, Isabelle and Beau, his partner, Terri Mount, his sister, Julia Noel (Michael), a nephew, Adam, as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.  A service in memory of Merrill will be held at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax NS 902.477.5601 on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 11 AM in the chapel.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Merrill's children, in trust, by making a cheque payable to Theresa Mount or Julia Noel. Donations can also be made by e-transfer to: mjanoel@gmail.com