Obituary of Connie Mercer

MERCER (Briand), Constance Ruth — 62, Halifax. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. On Sunday, January 24, 2010, at approximately 4:30 p.m., she lost her courageous battle with cancer at her home with her family and friends by her side. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Briand and Violet Connolly (Mitchell). Connie will be remembered for her love of her family and friends as well as her passion for music, dancing and her devotion to her faith. She is survived by her husband, Lorne; children, Lorna (Dwayne), Shelly and Rob; grandchildren, Darrian, Jordan, Jennessa, Tyler and Lyndsay, all of Halifax; dearest friends, Pat and Louise; bother, Walter, Cambridge, Ont.; She was predeceased by her stepfather, Garneau Connolly; brother, William Briand; father and mother in-law, Llewellyn and Florence Mercer. As Jesus words say in John 5:28 & 29, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear His voice and come out". Arrangements are under the direction of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield (477-5601). A service will take place on Friday, January 29, at 2 p.m. in Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 210 Parkland Dr., Halifax. The family would like to extend special thanks to all who were involved and helped Connie in her time of need. Our dearest friend has gone to rest, a wife and mother, she was the best. Three children she raised that brought her joy, two beautiful girls and her precious boy. Our hearts will be sad while she is gone, for in God's memory our Connie belongs.