Ward, Merril James Suddenly on February 20, 2007 in his 60th year. Loving husband and best friend of Diane Kloosterhof. Proud father of Jamie and his partner Maranda Johnson. Son of the late James and Martha Ward. Much loved son-in-law of Nick Kloosterhof and the late Anna. Merril is survived by his many loving brothers and sisters including Anna (the late Jim) McCammond, Patrick (Lida) Ward, Bernice (Paul) Roberts, Marian (Ron) Pettifer, Gwenneth (Ron) Roddy, Arlene Mose (Ralph), Jerome (Sandy) Ward, Christopher Ward, Laurel (Ray) Hawthorne, Nona Abrams (Rick) and the late Leon. Also loved by many nieces and nephews. Merril will be remembered by many, for his quick wit and general enjoyment of life. He may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Friends will be received at the Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope, Friday, February 23, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, 155 Walton Street, Port Hope, Saturday, February 24, 11 am. Interment, St. Mary?s Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Merril, may be made by cheque to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society. www.allisonfuneralhome.com