Gerald "Sam" Meriam passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in Oakville, Ont., in his 71st year.
Sam was a beloved companion of Catherine Butler for 39 years. Dear father of Laura Crombie (Markus), Jennifer Reidpath (Jim) and Julie. Dear step-father of Debbie. Dear grandfather of Summer, Alexis and Rachel Crombie, Carter, Haylie, Dylan and Rylie Reidpath and Nevaeh Greenbird. Dear brother of Donna Meriam, Dianne Scott, Judy Steuer, Sandy Fielder (Carman), Leroy Meriam (Yvette), Jackie Lake (Dave) and Kim Austin (Ron). Predeceased by his parents John (Jack) and Barbara (Barb) Meriam, and brothers Ken (Sug) (2023), Michael (1964) and brother-in-laws Ian Scott (2020) and John Steuer (2003). Sam was an avid sports fan and thoroughly enjoyed training and racing horses.
A Celebration of Sam's Life will be held in the Trafalgar Room at the Jones Funeral Home (11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, ON, 905-877-3631) on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 from 3-5 p.m.
Memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gerald "Sam" Meriam.