
Terri Mercon Funeral Costs
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Terri Mercon was recently diagnosed with end stage pancreatic cancer and some severe blood clotting issues.
On Saturday July 4th, though she was sick and in bed, she was able to have a long conversation with her son Roy. She also saw her son John on Sunday the 5th. Shortly after their conversation, she began experiencing convulsions and was rushed to a local hospital where it was determined that she had suffered a massive stroke. Over the course of the next two days, she continued to experience multiple strokes as blood clots broke up. She has suffered serious damage to both sides of her brain, and has lost the ability to communicate or control her motor functions.
Due to the cancer prognosis, recovery from the strokes is not possible. Even with intensive chemo therapy, she would not have survived long, but the strokes have further complicated the situation.
Those who know Terri know that she is one tough lady. She's lived through more things that would have a killed a lesser woman than almost anyone. This, however, seems to be an unwinnable battle.
The tragedy of this situation cannot be understated. In the last year, Terri and her husband Owen (Turtle) had made immense strides toward building the life of which they had always dreamed. Terri created a business cleaning cottages on Joe's Pond in Danville, Vermont and the pair recently moved into Terri's dream house. Despite facing health challenges of his own, including a massive heart attack a year and a half ago, Turtle has been working hard to support Terri in creating the life she always dreamed of. Following the cancer diagnosis, Terri made it clear that she wanted to be buried at their home.
In Vermont, this is legal, and we've checked with a funeral home to get the details. The family needs to raise $4,000 to pay for the casket, transport, and proper burial on the grounds.
While Terri is still holding on, she is currently hospitalized and receiving palliative care, and she is not expected to recover. The doctors are doing everything they can to keep her comfortable until she drifts away from this life. She does not wish to be embalmed, which creates a short window for burial when the time comes. This leaves her husband and sons the immensely difficult task of trying to pay for her funeral. Six months ago, Terri was healthy and strong as ever. She does not have a life insurance policy.
This Go Fund Me is being managed by Terri's son Roy and her daughter-in-law Sheila. All funds raised will go to cover funeral costs, and anything above that amount will go toward outstanding medical bills and toward Terri's home and final resting place.
If you can donate and share, the family would greatly appreciate it.
Hold your loved ones close, and please prioritize what is most important in this life - your relationships and letting those you love know that you love them. This situation has taught us all just how fragile this life can be.
Thank you for your time and your support.
On Saturday July 4th, though she was sick and in bed, she was able to have a long conversation with her son Roy. She also saw her son John on Sunday the 5th. Shortly after their conversation, she began experiencing convulsions and was rushed to a local hospital where it was determined that she had suffered a massive stroke. Over the course of the next two days, she continued to experience multiple strokes as blood clots broke up. She has suffered serious damage to both sides of her brain, and has lost the ability to communicate or control her motor functions.
Due to the cancer prognosis, recovery from the strokes is not possible. Even with intensive chemo therapy, she would not have survived long, but the strokes have further complicated the situation.
Those who know Terri know that she is one tough lady. She's lived through more things that would have a killed a lesser woman than almost anyone. This, however, seems to be an unwinnable battle.
The tragedy of this situation cannot be understated. In the last year, Terri and her husband Owen (Turtle) had made immense strides toward building the life of which they had always dreamed. Terri created a business cleaning cottages on Joe's Pond in Danville, Vermont and the pair recently moved into Terri's dream house. Despite facing health challenges of his own, including a massive heart attack a year and a half ago, Turtle has been working hard to support Terri in creating the life she always dreamed of. Following the cancer diagnosis, Terri made it clear that she wanted to be buried at their home.
In Vermont, this is legal, and we've checked with a funeral home to get the details. The family needs to raise $4,000 to pay for the casket, transport, and proper burial on the grounds.
While Terri is still holding on, she is currently hospitalized and receiving palliative care, and she is not expected to recover. The doctors are doing everything they can to keep her comfortable until she drifts away from this life. She does not wish to be embalmed, which creates a short window for burial when the time comes. This leaves her husband and sons the immensely difficult task of trying to pay for her funeral. Six months ago, Terri was healthy and strong as ever. She does not have a life insurance policy.
This Go Fund Me is being managed by Terri's son Roy and her daughter-in-law Sheila. All funds raised will go to cover funeral costs, and anything above that amount will go toward outstanding medical bills and toward Terri's home and final resting place.
If you can donate and share, the family would greatly appreciate it.
Hold your loved ones close, and please prioritize what is most important in this life - your relationships and letting those you love know that you love them. This situation has taught us all just how fragile this life can be.
Thank you for your time and your support.
Organizer
Sheila Mercon
Organizer
Saint Albans, VT