Mervin Douglas Whynot 2013 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Mervin Douglas Whynot, 82, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on January 28, 2013. Born at Liverpool on July 3, 1930, Mervin was the son of the late Joseph and Nora (Whynot) Whynot. He was a carpenter most of his life with his last job being with C.E. Ingram Construction Limited until he retired. Mervin enjoyed being with his family, get-togethers, hunting, watching the Toronto Blue Jays and Western movies and his beloved cats, "Ginger" and Coco." He is survived by his wife, Hazel (Wolfe), at home; son, Phillip, Milton; daughters, Christine (Larry McCoombs), Maxine (Billy Joudrey), both of Milton; Janet Andrews (Terry Himmelman), Liverpool; grandchildren, Amanda McCoombs, Milton; Jennifer Whynot, Bridgewater; Joseph and Megan Joudrey, Milton; great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Isaac Whynot, Bridgewater; brother, Arnold, Liverpool; sisters, Eleanor, Milton and Lorretta, Liverpool. Mervin was predeceased by brothers, Cyril, Vincent, Reid, Dennis, and sister, Joyce. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home and Serenity Crematorium, Berwick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family or to Queens SPCA.