It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Capt. Andrew Mercer, 55, on December 6th, 2023 from a courageous fight with ALS, surrounded by his family and loved ones, in Point Prim PEI.  Andrew's journey through life was marked by his unwavering spirit, boundless passion for adventure, and his unyielding dedication to his family, and friends.

Andrew's journey began in Goodwood, Ontario where he was born and raised. His passion for the skies led him to the School of Aviation at Seneca College in Toronto and then into the Canadian Air Forces for 32 years as a helicopter pilot.  Andrew's wings carried him to distant corners of the globe and across the vast landscapes of Canada. His most notable service in Gander, Newfoundland and Greenwood, Nova Scotia, as a part of Search and Rescue Operations.

Whether cruising along winding roads on one of his many motorcycles, soaring through the skies, or embracing the open waters, Andrew found solace and joy in every moment of his life.  The skies were his domain, the roads his escape, and the waters his refuge.

Andrew was also a gifted artist, his ability to bring life to his imagination on the canvas reflected the depth of his soul and the beauty he saw in the world around him.

Andrew was predeceased by his father, Robert Mercer. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sara, and their son, Ben (Emilee). Along with his mother Penny, mother-in-law Tish, brother Timothy (Bina) and sister Caroline (David), sister-in-law Sylvia (Ross), brother-in-law Doug (Michelle) and all his nieces and nephews, whose lives he touched in profound ways.

As per Andrew's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of his life will be held in his honour. We invite all those who loved him to join us in sharing their cherished stories, and reliving the moments that defined him. The service will take place at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. Middleton, Nova Scotia B0S 1P0. 1-855-825-3448. Attendees are encouraged to wear casual and colourful clothing in honour of Andrew's animated spirit and personality. The service will also be livestreamed and available to watch beginning at 1:55 p.m. by visiting the funeral home's website and selecting the "live stream" option at the top of the webpage. We'd like to extend our extreme thanks to Dr. MacLeod, Mallory Peters, RN and PO1 Donald Munro for their incredible kindness and support throughout this journey.  Let us gather to commemorate a life well-lived, a spirit unbroken, and a heart that embraced the world with open arms.  Andrew will forever remain in our hearts, a beacon of adventure, courage, and love.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ALS Society of Canada in Andrew's name. The online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com