On June 21, 2024, we lost our beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister in a tragic accident. Our lives are so much emptier with her passing.
Mere was born in Winnipeg on July 20, 1989, on a hot prairie afternoon. From her earliest days, she was a joy to be around—insatiably curious, quick to laugh, and rarely with a frown. As she grew up, the other traits that would define her emerged: she was unfailingly positive, reliable, compassionate, and always ready to help. Meredith loved the outdoors and nature, and we will always treasure the special memories of summers spent at her Mom’s family cottage at Big Whiteshell Lake.
Meredith grew up in St. James and graduated as part of the last class from Silver Heights Collegiate. She attended the University of Manitoba and became a registered nurse at Stony Mountain Correctional Institution and St. Boniface Hospital.
In 2015, she found love and a lifelong friendship when she met Dylan. They were married in Winnipeg on another hot July day in 2018, and a year and a half later, they moved to Huntsville, Ontario, close to where Dylan was from. Although she loved Muskoka and her life there, she remained a prairie girl at heart and always wore a pendant in the shape of Manitoba around her neck. In January 2021, Claire was born, bringing the same joy and happiness into her and Dylan’s life that she had brought into her parents’ and sister’s lives.
A working mother, she juggled her responsibilities as Chief of Health Services at Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst with Claire’s gymnastics, swimming, and, most recently, baseball. Over the last year, Dylan and Mere added an addition to their home, doing almost all of the work themselves with help from family and friends. Still, she found time to volunteer and give back to the community. Meredith is survived by her husband and best friend, Dylan; her daughter, Claire; her mother, Darlene; her father, David (Pat); and her sister, Adrienne (Derrick). She will be greatly missed by them and by Dylan’s parents, Glenn and Tracey; her uncle Al (Grace); Dylan’s sister Amanda; his nephews Jackson and Jace; her close friend Cailin; and her many other friends and coworkers in Manitoba, and Ontario. Mere was predeceased by her much-loved grandmother Patricia and granduncle Ron.
Mere has been cremated, and, as she would have wanted, there will be no funeral. Instead, celebrations of her life will be held in Winnipeg and Muskoka at a later date. Instead of sending flowers please consider donating in her memory to The Winnipeg Humane Society – Meredith loved animals – or the charity of your choice.
Ultimately, a person’s life is defined not by what you may have done but by how you have touched the lives of others. Meredith, with her kindness and compassion, has left an indelible impression in the hearts of her family and friends and has made our lives so much richer. We are fortunate that every day, a part of Mere lives with us in her daughter, who shares the sense of joy and optimism that animated her mom. We will miss Mere and hold her ever close.
Tribute Link: www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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Sue Burke says
Meredith will be missed by all of her Boot Camp friends. She was lovely and always full of enthusiasm. She left a mark on me and I am sure many many others who were lucky enough to know her.
Heather Fast says
I’m so very sorry to hear about Meredith. I am truly saddened and heartbroken .I had the pleasure of working with her for many wonderful years at St. Boniface hospital in Mental Health. She was such a kind and gentle soul. We have so many crazy stories and so many laughs while working together. She was a joy to be around, always positive and talked about her boyfriend at the time Dylan (husband). I remember her telling me how sad she was about leaving Manitoba but also so happy she she was getting married and building a life with her future husband in Ontario. I remember telling her that I was going to miss her so much and that we had to keep in touch which we did. She was so happy when she was pregnant with Claire, and when she was born. She was such a proud mama. I was hoping our paths would cross again someday and that maybe we would work together or meet up for coffee. My condolences to Meredith’s family and everyone who knew her. She was one of the most beautiful people that I knew. One day, we’ll see each other again. Hugs to everyone ❤️