Merrill Gladstone Whynot 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald Merrill Gladstone Whynot, 66, New Germany, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Born in Lower Branch, he was a son of the late Ethel C. (Mailman) (Whynot) Mader. He worked with the former H.W. Brady Limited, Steel and Engine Products, Liverpool and Nova Scotia Power Corporation. He is survived by his common-law wife, Marion Uhlman, New Germany; former wife, Diane Zwicker, Bridgewater; son, Dwayne (Sharon), Italy Cross; daughters, Joanne (Ivan) Robar, Bridgewater; Michelle, Halifax; three grandchildren; brother, Melvin, Lower Branch; sister, Alice Mulock, Dayspring; half-brothers, Brenton (Betty) Mader, Gary (Shirley) Mader, all of Lower Branch; nephew, Gerald (Margaret Anne) Whynot, Lower Branch; niece, Donna (Frank) Corkum, Dayspring. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Harris Mader and sister, Mona Whynot. Public visitation 2-4 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A private family graveside service will be held in Midville Branch Cemetery, Rev. William Gustafson officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Midville Branch Cemetery Fund or a charity of choice.