McElroy, Mervin C. Mervin passed away in the Perth hospital on Friday, December 29th, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He was the loved husband for 62 years of Norma (Barton) McElroy. Mervin was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Gladys (Colbert) McElroy, his daughter Cindy McElroy, son Ronnie McElroy and brother Winston McElroy. He was the adored father of Bev (Chris) Pomfret and cherished grandfather of Ryan and Jessica McElroy. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Susie McElroy, sister-in-law Edith McElroy, all his family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. A service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Mervin, contributions to the Althorpe United Church or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated