Age 76 yearsSuddenly passed away at home on Friday, October 18, 2013.Beloved wife of Johnny for 57 years.Loving mother of Ricky (Beverley) and Linda (Fern) Mertz-Plouffe. Dear Grandma of Carrie (Denis), Justin, Shane, Mathew, Wade and Great Grandma of Kaylyn and Ashlyn.She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, and extended family.Visitation will be held at NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St., Bowmanville on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm.A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, October 23rd at 11 am. Interment at Bowmanville Cemetery.Memorial Donations may be made to Sunnybrook-Odette Cancer Centre or the Princess Margaret Hospital.