Merrick- Unexpectedly in Sarnia on Thursday March 24, 2011. Brent Merrick, age 40. Loving son of Mary Ann Powell and her husband Lorne of Corunna and the late Ron Merrick (1978). Dear brother of Lee Merrick (Bonnie Heather McAuslan) of Strathroy, Lance Merrick (Terry Probst) of Inglewood, Kyle Merrick of Vancouver, David Powell (Bobbie-Jo) of Windsor and Catherine Powell (Steve Hoyles) of Lake Jackson, Texas. Brent is also survived by; his step-son, Matt Lepine and his mother Shaunah Lepine of Sarnia; niece and nephews, Darien Merrick and Jason and Kevin Merrick; special aunts, Deb Milton of Corunna and Martha Wilson (Dan) of Petrolia and by close cousins, Julie Bedard (Ryan) of Brights Grove, Pam Bailey and Alex Bailey of British Columbia. Brent enjoyed playing guitar and singing in two bands and he was a member of I.B.E.W. Local # 530. Friends will be received at the Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna on Sunday March 27, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday with Allan McKeown officiating. Interment will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery, Brigden. As expressions of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice. Messages and condolences may be left online @ www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845.