Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021. Merv Handy, of Woodstock, in his 88th year. Beloved Husband of the late Alice Handy (2016). Loving Dad of Peter, Krista Rutzer, David & Lisa, Layne & Ron Pullman, and Shane. Cherished Papa of Dale, Sadie, Amy, Ryan, Sean, Patrick, Kurtiss, Karlea, Jeff, Shannon and great-grandchildren Rory, Zoey, Nico, Hailee, Nicole and Lexie. Dear Brother of Carol (George) Provost and Janice (Bill) Spring. Predeceased by his brother Donald and sisters Joan Fletcher and Linda Schwenger. Merv will be sadly missed by his many family & friends.

Friends will be received at the Keith Ovington Funeral Home, 134 King Street, Burford on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and from 12-1 p.m. on Friday October 8, 2021 followed by a Service at 1:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations in Merv’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army or the Red Cross. Keith Ovington 519-449-1112. www.keithovington.ca