Obituary: Richard W. Merrill

Richard W. Merrill, 78, was born in Brookline, Mass., on May 29, 1943, to Leonard A. Merrill Jr. and Dorothy (Barr) Merrill. He passed away on July 26, 2021, at his home, with his wife, Joan, daughter, Jennifer, and best friend, Doug, by his side.

Although he grew up in New Jersey, Dick spent his summers working on his grandfather's farm in Peterborough, N.H. Those were some of the happiest days of his life as he loved the farm and the outdoors. He also learned many life lessons from his beloved grandparents, Leonard and Gertrude Merrill.

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