Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the age of 92. Merville is predeceased by his first wife Violet Byers. Beloved husband to Doris Byers. Loving father to Eldon (Debbie) Byers, Kenneth (Barrie) Byers and Diane (John) Dybala. Cherished Grandfather to Abby Byers, Ainsley (Ryan) Hughes, Derek (Denise) Dybala, Jason (Mandy) Dybala, Angela (Jason) Benoit, Danny (Brenna) Dybala. Merville will be sadly missed by his 9 great-grandchildren, Doris' entire family along with his friends in the Smiths Falls community. A private gathering of family and friends took place at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to LAWS or the Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.