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Obituary

MILDRED "MID" ISABELLE KEILLOR (nee MERRITT)

August 11, 2021

Mildred Isabelle Keillor (nee Merritt) of Kincardine, better known as “Mid,” died peacefully at the Kincardine hospital, Wednesday, Aug, 11, 2021 with her beloved children at her side. She was just short of her 95th birthday, Sept. 26. Daughter of the late Charles and Vinnie (nee Goessell) Merritt. Beloved wife of the late Doug Keillor (2003) and the late Gerald (Perk) Pierson (1978); and daughter-in-law of the late John and Pearl Pierson. Lovingly remembered by her children, Dennis Pierson (Carol) and Dianne Flynn (Mike), all of Kincardine. Forever remembered by her grandchildren, Michelle Myers (Lorin) and Mike Pierson (Tish); great-grandchildren, Derek (April), Branden (Bronte), Bailey and Breigha; and great-great-grandchildren, Kaine, Lincoln, Remy, Ronin, Nash and Atley. Sadly missed by several generations of nephews and nieces. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Helenor Kennedy, Charles Merritt, Arthur Merritt, Dorothy Dagg, Elwood Merritt, Olive Fry and Grace Merritt. Mid was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, loved golf, winters in Florida, music, dancing and entertaining family and friends. She was born and raised in Kincardine, then moved to London, only to eventually return to Kincardine. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date. “Gone but never forgotten and forever in our hearts.” Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 183, Kincardine; Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton; or a charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy; arrangements entrusted to Huron Shores Cremation, Port Elgin, www.huronshorescremation.com/.