MERPAW, Alex – Suddenly at his home on Saturday June 9, 2018. He was 74. Beloved husband of Lea (Russell-Poirier). Dear stepfather of Tammy Leroux (Charles), John & Albert Boisclair. Dear brother of Edward Merpaw, Vincent Merpaw, Frederick Merpaw, Harold Merpaw, Ralph Merpaw and Cecil Merpaw. Alex will also be missed by his sisters-in-law, Thora Russell, Sheila Michaud and brothers-in-law, Shery “Joey“ Russell, William Russell and Edward Russell. Predeceased by his parents, Alex, brother Morris Merpaw Sr. and Elizabeth (Roderick) Merpaw and 4 sisters, Theresa (Gilmont Frigault), Cecilia Lepine, Jean Hadley, Alice Merpaw and his brother-in-law, Thorne Russell. Respecting Alex’s wishes cremation has taken place. Cremation services entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. A Graveside Service will be held at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Long Sault, on Friday June 22, 2018 at 3pm. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations (by cheque) to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.