Former Owen Sound Sun Times Editor Jim Merriam has passed away.
The newspaper reports he died Saturday at the Chesley hospital after battling cancer for more than 20 years.
He wrote the well known funny farm column, and was a writer and editor a number of times for the newspaper over the course of his career.
He was also known for his support of the Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE).
He is survived by his wife, four children, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private service for Merriam will be held at the Tara Cemetery, Thursday September 24th, at 11 a.m.
His Obituary says, at his own request, Merriam’s casket will be carried from the Paul H. Eagleson Funeral Home to Hillcrest Cemetery on a wagon pulled by his mules Sly and Jenny and driven by his very good friends Durk DeVries and Don Roi, accompanied by his grandson Sean.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be appreciated to G.R.A.C.E., Tara United Church or Tara and Area Food Bank.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.paulheaglesonfuneralhome.ca
