Mervyn William Adey

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mervyn William Adey, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra, his brother Nick (Joyce), his sister Elizabeth (Chris), nephews Alex (Liz and Chris), Maurice and Sean (Nick and Joyce) sister-in-law Diane (Michael), and Margit (father-in-law Basil, deceased). He is predeceased by his parents Lionel and Muriel Adey. He will also be remembered and missed by very old and close friends from Victoria, the Lower Mainland, and the United States. Merv was born in Leicester, England. He was the youngest son of Lionel and Muriel Adey. Merv's family emigrated to Victoria, British Columbia, in September of 1967, as Lionel had secured a teaching position in the English Department at the University of Victoria. Merv grew up in Cadboro Bay, attending Frank Hobbs Elementary, and Oak Bay Secondary schools. He then attended UVic, pursuing an interest in English Literature. It was there he developed a lifelong passion for the game of bridge. Following university, Merv worked as a taxi-driver and for Tanner's Bookstore in Sidney. In 2000 he purchased the Victoria Bridge Club. Merv was the first club owner to post game results on the web and initiated a Rookie-Master game creating an inclusive and inviting environment for all levels. In 2007 he sold the club to care for his elderly father and became employed as a scheduler for VIHA and Baptist Housing senior care. He remained heavily engaged in the bridge community becoming a Sapphire Life Master, teaching, and later working as a full time tournament director throughout BC. He also enjoyed travelling to play bridge tournaments. As his illness progressed and he could no longer go to the club, he continued to play morning games online with his dear friend in Kentucky. Those games were a bright spot each day, up to several weeks before he passed away. Merv left many long and valued relationships in the bridge community, including his bridge partner of 30 years, regular team mates, mentors, fellow tournament directors, and other individuals too numerous to list. Merv will also be remembered as a gifted guitarist, as well as a powerful and articulate voice in the world of politics. As a guitarist, he was an accomplished finger>