Passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, in his 91st year.

He was loved and cherished by many people, including his beloved wife, Helen, of 66 years (predeceased), his children, Catherine (Rick), Robert, Thomas (Corinne), and Michelle (Robert), eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Bert was born in Walkerton, ON, to Michael and Margaret Meraw.

He grew up in Smiths Falls with his brothers Pat (Jane), Wilfred (predeceased), Larry (predeceased), Lou (predeceased), Michael (predeceased), and sister Betty (predeceased).

Bert lived a full life believing in the power of family, faith, hard work, and weekly commitments to charity and good works in the community.

His epic cycling and hiking trips throughout Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and beyond, made him a legend among his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 1100 Mary St., N., Oshawa, for a Memorial Mass on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bert may be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, or a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .