Obituary of Walter Mercer

Walter John Mercer

1946 - 2026

Walter John Mercer

St. George’s, NL

January 25, 1946 – May 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Walter John Mercer on Friday, May 15, 2026 at his family residence in St. George’s at the age of 80 years.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 54 years, Donna (nee Vey), daughter Dawn, son Darrell (Joanne), step-daughter Darlene (Tom) Dodd, grandchildren Payton, Luke (Avery) and Alex. 

He also leaves to mourn his brothers Bob (Gertie) Mercer, Charlie (Roxanne) Mercer and Ben Mercer; sisters Mary (Cecil) Ryan, Patricia Hoffman, Frances Mason, Elaine (Bob) Mercer, Suzanne Hiltz, Kathleen (Keith) Hann, Theresa (Jim) McCarthy and Pam (Ron) Parsons; brothers-in-law George Vey, Jim (Roz) Vey, Bert (Rose) Vey and Paul Vey; sisters-in-law Mary (Cyril) Hutchings, Ida (Harold) Roberts, Margie (Harry) Stapleton, Alice (Tom) Puddister, Monica (Wayne) Lawlor and Kimberly Vey.

Walter was predeceased by his parents James and Mary (May) Mercer; parents-in-law Kathleen (nee Marshall) and George Vey; sisters Elizabeth (Betty) Collier, Marion Cutler, Shirley Mercer and Goldie Mercer; brothers-in-law Gerry Hiltz, Lawrence Hoffman, Tom Cutler, Bill Mason, Everest Collier, John Vey and Bob Vey; sisters-in-law Joanne Vey, Marie Mercer, Jeannie Vey, Ursula Vey and Linda Vey.

Walter also leaves behind a large circle of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. 

Walter was a gentle, kind man of integrity who would do anything for anybody. He had a fun loving way about him and enjoyed telling jokes and stories of the past. Walter was an RNC Officer for 25 years. He was stationed in St. John’s for much of his career and later transferred to Corner Brook where he retired as Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the Legion in Mount Pearl and more recently as Sergeant-at-Arms of Branch 38 Legion in St. George’s. Walter was very creative and loved building and doing woodwork. He was always thinking outside the box. He had many loves, but none more than his children and grandchildren; his three grandsons completely filled his heart. 

Cremation has taken place. There will be a visitation at St. Joseph’s RC Church in St. George’s on Wednesday, May 20 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm where the funeral will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 10am officiated by Father Maurice O’Quinn. Interment will follow at the RC Cemetery on Courthouse Road. 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, NL. 

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Branch 38 Legion. 

“Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, 

they simply mean I’ll miss you, until we meet again.”