In memory of

Mervin "Merv" Clifford Winch

July 27, 1946 -  May 29, 2020

Passed away peacefully in the arms of his loyal, devoted daughter Penny on May 29, 2020 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, at the age of 73 after a brave and valiant 8 month battle. Merv was a dedicated and loving father of Dale Winch (Erin) of Colborne, ON, Penny McQueen (Andy) of Oshawa, ON, Brad Winch of Fountain, Colorado, Tracy McEwan of Guelph, ON and Debra McDonald (Brian) of Deep River, ON. Very proud grandfather of his dearly loved grandchildren, Adreianna Winch, Carly Herrington, Taylor McQueen (Ethan) and Skylor McQueen (Matthew), Drake Winch, Kiana and Dylan Roberts, Jody, Amanda Winch, Brandon McDonald. Great Grandfather of 8. Predeceased by his stillborn grandson Jonathon Winch. Merv will be greatly missed by his many, many close friends, including Mary, Hans, Dave, Jackie, Keith, Zach, Penny, Gerry, Guy, Val, Laura, Via, Michael, Dave, Doug, Tania and George, Sylvia, Erin, Laura and Dave, John and Lloyd, Arlene and Jimmy and many more- he loved you all as you did him. Merv was born in North Bay July 27, 1946 to Wilfred ‘Gordon’ Winch( August 3, 1902 in Adamsville, ON) and Rubie Mae (Robinson- September 6, 1907 in Tara, ON). Predeceased by his parents and by his siblings Gerald, Marjorie Mae (Mrs. Donald Ross) and Earle. Merv worked for Ontario Hydro, now OPG for over twenty years before accepting a retirement package at 47. Retirement gave him great freedom and he enjoyed numerous winters in his second home of Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Merv was a loyal, generous man, very charitable to so many organizations in Canada and Mexico, a humble, simple, kind man full of positivity and support for anyone who allowed him to. He had a great sense of humour, loved walking, being outside, especially walking by any shoreline, in his home of Oshawa and Puerta Vallarta. Loved immeasurably, his presence will be greatly missed. A celebration of Merv’s life will be planned in the future. If desired, donations to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy www.crohnsandcolitis.ca.

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Gene Turchin (Friend in 12step program)

Entered June 9, 2020 from Oshawa

Deepest of sympathy to the Winch Family.

Peter McDonald (Friend)

Entered June 9, 2020 from Puerto Vallarta

Merv was a very likable guy. I knew Merv from the Alano club in Puerto Vallarta. I always looked forward to running into Merv when he was down for the winter months. Merv loved to talk about his family. It made me sad to think I wont get to see my friend here no more.
R.I.P. Merv.

Zach Shanks (Friend)

Entered June 9, 2020 from Greenbank

You will be forever missed my friend but never forgotten. You taught me so much and I am so grateful for that and for knowing you. I love you brother. I know you will be with me forever. Rest In Peace.

Dave Baird (Friend)

Entered June 10, 2020 from Oshawa

Merv was and is a Great MAN and friend .He will be mist by all GOD Bless my Man 🙏

Mary H. Scott (Good Friend)

Entered June 10, 2020 from Oshawa

I will miss Merv so much. I only knew him for the past three years but a loving friendship grew. I looked forward to his daily calls and texts and we had plans for day trips this summer that will never happen. He is now at peace and finally out of pain. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to his daughter Penny, her husband Andy and to all of his family whom he loved so much.

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