It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Mervin T. Bungay, announces his sudden passing in

Fort McMurray, AB on August 10, 2025, at the age of 57. 

Mervin was the definition of the life of the party and brought light to everyone he ever met. For

anyone who met Merv, you felt his presence immediately. He was the kind of man that would

treat you as if he knew you his entire life when he first met you and would make sure you felt

such. Originally from Seal Cove, NL, Mervin also lived in Gaultois, NL, Corner Brook, NL,

Canso, NS, and finally Fort McMurray, AB.  The number one priority in his life was spending

time with his five amazing children and ensuring they lived the best life they possibly could. His

famous one liner’s, his elaborate stories, his contagious energy brought endless smiles to

friends and family. He leaves behind a place in so many hearts of those who had the opportunity

to create everlasting memories with Mervin.  His work-hard play hard mentality led to 16+

successful years with United Rentals as the Northern Alberta District Manager and allowed him

to give his entire family the life he felt they deserved.

Mervin loved his time at the lake, as not only did it bring together his own family for weekend

adventures it brought together many other lake friends which he also saw as family. A close

second to the lake was his love for sports, a passion that he shared deeply with his two sons

Aaron and Josh and many of his friends along the way. Anyone who met Merv simply never had

a bad time.

Left mourning are his five children Aaron (Edmonton, AB), Joshua, Jacob, and Gabby (Fort

MacMurray, AB) and Rebecca (Toronto, ON). He also leaves five brothers Ross (Brenda) in

Clark’s Beach, NL, Linus (Sueann) & Sandy (Sheila) in Grand Bank, NL, Russ (Rhonda) in

English Hr. West, NL and Campbell (Maddie) in North Carolina, USA as well as many nieces

and nephews.

Mervin was predeceased by his parents, Max and Rita (Loveless) Bungay and his brother,

Wayne.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 18 th at The Royal Canadian Legion in Fort

McMurray, 9317 Huggard Street. A public viewing will begin at 1pm with the family and friends

speaking at 2pm to honour Mervin. The family invites you to stay into the evening to celebrate

his life further, which will also occur at the Legion.