Ruth Merrie. Peacefully on 14th April, at Summerhayes, Sandford, aged 93 years. Wife of the late John and mother of Paddy. Funeral Service at Sandford Church on Wednesday 3rd May at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research c/o A. White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, Devon EX17 2BZ.