1929 - 2020
Visitation
March 6, 20203:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dolan Funeral Home 106 Middlesex St. N.Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
March 7, 202010:00AM
Congregational Church of North Chelmsford, 15 Princeton St., North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Mr. George Leslie Merrill of North Chelmsford, MA died Tuesday March 3, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.
He was married to Mrs. Patricia Ann (Toms) Merrill with whom he would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2020.
Born in Lowell, MA on October 9, 1929, he was the son of the late John L. and Grace E. (Robinson) Merrill. He was a graduate of Chelmsford High School with the class of 1947, and also attended the Lowell Textile Institute.
He served with the U.S. Air Force as a navigator during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Mr. Merrill retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force in 1981.
He was employed over the years with Raytheon in Andover, LeMasurier Granite of North Chelmsford, and Laughton’s Gardens also in North Chelmsford.
He was a member and Chairman of the board of the finance committee of the Congregational Church in North Chelmsford.
He was a member of Chelmsford Historic Commission, Gideons International, and AFNOA Air Force Navigator Observer Assoc. George also represented precinct #2 at the Town of Chelmsford town meetings.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Leslie W. and his wife, Lynda (Young) Merrill of N. Chelmsford, Jeffrey D. Merrill of N. Chelmsford, two daughters, Lynn M. Paulovicks of New Fairfield, CT, Judy A. Metz of N. Chelmsford, a brother, Russell W. and his wife, Beverly Merrill of Chelmsford, a sister, Grace E. Jones of Fallon, NV, seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was the brother of the late David Merrill of Salt Lake City, UT.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his calling hours on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD. His funeral service will be Saturday, March 7, at 10:00AM at the Congregational Church of North Chelmsford, 15 Princeton St. North Chelmsford, MA 01863. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, North Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in his name to the N. Chelmsford Congregational Church on 15 Princeton St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 or the Merrimack Valley Camp Gideons International, P.O. Box 1172, Westford, MA 01886-1172. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Susan Dee
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Thank you, George Merrill…for your service to our country, for your example of civic duty, for being a great neighbor, and your admirable love and devotion to your family. I have missed you and Pat ever since I moved and will now miss you knowing your earthly body is gone. RIP Dear Man…your legend will live on for a long time.
Lisa & Jeff Collamore
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To the entire Merrill family, Jeff and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Michael & Cheryl Young
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Cheryl and I send our deepest condolences
to you all. Thank you George for your service
to our country. Rest In Peace.
The Davis Family
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George was the salt of the earth, a true yankee. We always enjoyed checking out his latest project. Him and his wife included as in their family and always made us feel welcomed. RIP Mr. Merrill. Godspeed. The Davis Family.
Helen & Janet Leaman
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Dear Pat,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss seeing George at Deer Island. With deepest sympathy.
Sam and Candy Chase
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Dear Pat and Family,
Candy and I are so sorry to learn of George’s passing. He was a good, honest, sincere patriot who believed in the old-fashioned virtues summed up by the Golden Rule. I will always be grateful for his friendship and support, and thoughtful advice and guidance in all things Chelmsford. We will miss him greatly.
Brian Stripp
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Judy, Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I enjoyed knowing and listening to him during the time we served together on the CHC.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Ed Duffin
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This man was a class guy all the way. Always remember the old town meetings listening to him speak. We thought alike. A very big loss for North Chelmsford.
DENIS ROCK
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My sincere sympathies to you Pat and your family on the loss of a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.
Don and Roxanne Copeland
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…word of this sudden homegoing has reached us in Florida.
George’s life remains a blessing forever.
May the Lord bless and keep you, Pat.
Patricia Merrill
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Thank you Denis — Hope all goes well with you in the sunny south. Look forward to seeing you in the spring!
Joyce Skogen
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Dear Pat and Family,
Very sorry to hear of George’s passing. May God’s gentle love and care surround you at this time.
Blessings to you all.
Love,
Joyce Malloy Skogen
Betty Jackson Caveny
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Judy,
This is such a lovely tribute to your Dad. I will share this with my Mom. Hugs to your family.
Betty Jackson Caveny and Susan Merrill Jackson
Robert Betti
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My sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences to all the Merrill family on the passing of LtCol Merrill. Though I had never met him, Lynn has told me many good things about him and of his excellence as a gentleman. Fair winds and following seas to you, Colonel.
– Robert Betti, CDR, USN (Ret.)
Ray&Diane McCusker
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So sorry to hear about George. He was a honest guy and always had the best interest of the town and his family at heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and the family.
Tom Christiano
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Dear Pat & Family,
I’m so sorry to read about George’s passing. He was always so friendly towards me, always giving me a big smile and a kind word every time he saw me. He worked so hard to make the Town of Chelmsford the best it could possibly be, as he voluntarily offered the town his time and energies in so many ways. He will be greatly missed by everyone who has ever know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.