MERVYN SHNIDER, B.SC., M.D.

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MERVYN SHNIDER, B.SC., M.D. Died peacefully at Victoria Hospice, December 24, 2017 at the age of 91. Left to mourn are his spouse, Shirley; sons, Harold (Catherine) and Charles (Jane); and grandchildren, Andrew and Nathalie Shnider; Madeleine and Simone Northey. Mervyn was predeceased by his father, Harry; mother, Yeta; and sister, Pearl. Mervyn was born and raised in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Following graduation from high school, he studied Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. After the death of his father, Mervyn and his family moved to Winnipeg, where he entered medical school at the University of Manitoba. After graduation, Mervyn moved to Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1956, and practiced medicine in and around the community for almost 35 years. He married Shirley Nicholson in 1962, and both were active members of the community throughout their years in Flin Flon. Mervyn was a respected physician in the province of Manitoba and kept current in many aspects of medicine, including anesthesia, cardiology, neo-natal care, and gerontology. He served as an outreach physician so cancer patients could receive treatment in their home community. Mervyn retired from practice in Flin Flon in 1990, and, with Shirley, settled into a new life in Victoria. With retirement, he was able to enjoy the west coast's more temperate climate. He was a passionate supporter of the arts and was a regular subscriber to the Victoria Symphony. More than anything, Mervyn loved being a grandfather and took great joy in watching his grandchildren grow. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. A celebration of Mervyn's life will take place on February 18, 2018 at the Uplands Golf Club (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Donations in Mervyn's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (http://www.alzheimer.ca) or the Victoria Hospice (http://www.victoriahospice.org).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2018