CONWAY — Clyde Merrill, who served 38 years with the North Conway Fire Department, the last 7½ as chief, will be buried with full department honors on Thursday. Merrill, 91, of North Conway passed away peacefully at home Saturday, with his family by his side.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. at the First Church of Christ, Congregational.
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