It is with great sadness that the family of Merrill Louis “Hardy” Strong, 78, of Garden Lots/Lunenburg, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at home. Born August 3, 1935, in Edmonton, AB, he was predeceased by his parents, Otis and Hazel (Lorimer) Strong, brother, Donald and triplet sister, Glenna all of Calgary. Hardy is survived by his wife, Judy (Garnett), sons Brent (Lisa) all of Garden Lots/Lunenburg, Kirby, Calgary, grandson, Kyle, Edmonton, AB; triplet brother, Mervyn, Rainbow Lake, AB; brother, Garry, Calgary and sister, Norma, Fort McLeod, AB; and several nieces and nephews. He had a desire to always be working and continued with his plumbing business to age 75. His greatest pleasure and love in life, was his family, home, his dog, Biscuit, gardens in all those areas he excelled. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. At Hardy’s request there will be no memorial service held. If desirable, memorial donations may be made in his memory to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca