Passed away at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Monday December 15, 2003, in her 64th year. Loving wife of Ben Becker of Fergus, loving mother of Larry Merkley, Brent Merkley and his wife Caroline, Dave Merkley and Heather, Laurie and her husband Doug Randle and Darryl Merkley and his wife Ann. Dear step-mother of Rose, Marilyn and her husband Verne Pharoah, Kathy Alessio, Heather and her husband Keith Martin, Joe Becker and his wife Mena and John Becker. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 280 St. David St. S, Fergus on Friday December 19th 2003 at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or Lung Association. (Cards available at the funeral home 843-3100) www.grahamgiddyfh.com