Merrill Stanley Weekes


Audrey, Cindy, Willie, Doug, Dianne and Merrill

Merrill Stanley Weekes
April 25, 1924 - July 25, 2022

Spouse 1: Muriel Mae Tuck
March 23, 1927 - March 3, 1967
Marriage: May 22, 1948
Grave: Maple Vale Cemetery Smiths Falls

Spouse 2: Audrey Brown - Mitchell
1938 - 2019

Parents: Roy Weekes and Roberta Ready

Christmas 2009
Christmas 2009, Hopetown, Ontario


Merrill and family at his 80th birthday celebration - April 25, 2004
Back: Willie, Doug, Randy, Christine, Mary Ann, Alan, Patti
Third: Annette, Roblyn, William, Eva, Gabriel, Miles
Seated: Cindy, Audrey, Merrill, Dianne
Front: Maddelyne, Riley, Shane


Perth Courier, September 24, 1937

Obituary of Merrill Stanley Weekes

On July 25, 2022 in his 99th year, Merrill peacefully passed away with family by his side. Predeceased by his wives Muriel (Tuck) and Audrey (Brown), and his brother Robert. Merrill was the son of the late Roy and Roberta (Ready) Weekes of Lombardy Ontario. ...

Merrill was a World War II veteran, and spent much of his life with either a wrench or a steering wheel in his hands. Driving was a passion for him, whether it was his 1911 Model T Ford or a motor coach headed for Newfoundland. He was one of the founders of the Upper Canada Region of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada and a long time member of The First Baptist Church in Kingston. Merrill was an avid collector and over the years established a fine stamp collection and a significant collection of antique clocks and cars.

... Interment will take place at noon, Tuesday, August 2 at Maple Vale Cemetery, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Audrey Myrtle (nee Brown)Weekes

WEEKES, Audrey Myrtle (nee Brown) - On January 8, 2019 in her 81st year, Audrey, surrounded by her children and husband of 48 years, peacefully passed away at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KGH). She is finally at peace after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. Predeceased by her first husband, John (Jack) William Mitchell. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Merrill Weekes, ...