Obituary for the late Eugene Paul Mercier 1943 – 2012

Eugene Paul Mercier, (Gene ), born Saturday, June 19th, 1943 in Port Alberni, the only child of Agnes Mary (Britten) ( d1970) and Maurice Charles Mercier (d1978), left us all too soon Saturday, April 7th. He is survived by his wife Kathy and many life-long friends. Should you wish, donations may be made to the Palliative Care unit of the South Okanagan General Hospital, or the charity of your choice.

There will be a gathering to celebrate Gene’s life, Friday, April 13th from 7 pm – 9 pm at Fairview Golf Course in Oliver.

“I must go down to the sea again, to the vagrant gypsy life, to the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife.” John Masefield

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.