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Martyn Merritt Obituary

Merritt, Martyn C. Age 73. Beloved husband of Mary Anne (nee Pawlowski). Loving brother in law of Nancy (Jim ) Mott. Dearest uncle of Mary Therese, Monica, Michele (Kyle) and Maureen. Cherished "Mr. Wuj" of Brianna, Ethan and Claire. Dedicated life career in many facets of international shipping and transportation. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shriner's Hospital for Children (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org) or St. Joseph's Indian School (www.stjo.org). Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2018.

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John Andersen

November 23, 2018

Great memories of us alleneood

Christine Kitz

August 17, 2018

Martyn, you will be truly missed. Your love and kindness to family and friends will always be remembered. You have given us so many wonderful memories. You will always be in our hearts.

David Gaidas and Family

August 12, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Patricia Collins

August 11, 2018

Rest easy Martyn - You will be missed Martyn.....

Tracy Maddocks

August 8, 2018

Sleep well Martyn, you will always be in my heart, you played such a big part of my life and you will always be remembered, a great man who will be truly missed, all my love Tracy xxxx

Anil Sethi

August 7, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You have left a void in all our lives! You will be fondly remembered! You are so well known in our family and friends! We will always miss you! Rest well dear Martyn! As always you will be our Mr Merritt! Sleep well friend! Love from Anil, Sunita, Amit & Ajay.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Aug

14

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Aug

14

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, IL

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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