Gerald Everett "Jerry" Merrill Sr.

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• Census, 3 May 1950, Dover-Foxcroft, ME. ¹

• Obituary: badgerfuneral.com, Jul 2023, Groton, MA.
Gerald Everett "Jerry" Merrill, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Groton, Massachusetts. He was 79 years old. Gerald was born September 7, 1943, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine to the late Omar B. Merrill and Kathryn (Decker) Merrill.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife Joan (Newton) Merrill, with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Monday, July 10, 2023. He is also survived by his children Gerald Merrill Jr. and Dawn, Pam (Merrill) Irish and Tony, Brian Merrill, Mark Merrill and Kristie, and Denise Merrill. His siblings Charles Merrill and Jane, Jeff Merrill and Nora, Nancy (Merrill) Danforth, and Debbie (Merrill) and Scott Landers. He leaves behind a vast number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, Gerald is survived by beloved lifelong friends Lewis and Joyce Lunn, as well as many many others.
Anyone who knew Jerry knew he had an avid love of hunting, fishing, and traveling between Maine and Florida in his motor home. Jerry had many personal and professional achievements throughout his life including obtaining his pilot's license and teaching the younger generations to fish and hunt. He enjoyed watching westerns and true crime. He had a quick wit and thoroughly enjoyed teasing his family and anyone who was close by.
Words cannot express the immense void left by Gerald's passing. He will be missed tremendously.
A celebration of his life will be held later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Camp North Woods in Maine, or any local charity of your choice.

Jerry married Pearline Francis Bolstridge, daughter of Hollis Ivanhoe "Jack" Bolstridge Sr. and Gladys Hazel Carson, on 22 Feb 1960 in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. (Pearline Francis Bolstridge was born on 12 Feb 1944 in Limestone, ME, died on 17 Jan 2010 in Sangerville, ME and was buried in Jackman Corner Cemetery, Sangerville, ME.)

• Newspaper Article: Bangor Daily News, 26 Feb 1960, Bangor, ME.
Dover-Foxcroft Couple Wed At Pastor's Home
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Feb. 25 -- Miss Pearline F. Bolstridge youngest daughter of [sic - looks like they missed a line of text!] Mr. and Mrs. Omar Merrill, were married Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of the officiating clergyman, the Rev. John W. Meisner. They were attended by Miss Downs and Clarence Cook.
The bride wore a blue suit with black accessories and corsage of carnations. Both are students at Dover-Foxcroft Academy. The bridegroom is employed at Day's Poultry farm. They will have an apartment at the home of the brides parents.
Following the ceremony a family party was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents.