Ervin Edgar Merry

  Research Notes:

Missing:
Graduation

  Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence on 7 Apr 1930 in Rockport, Knox, Maine, United States.

• He had a residence in 1935 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• He had a residence on 10 Apr 1940 in Northport, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• He had a residence on 29 Apr 1950 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• He had a residence on 25 Apr 1951 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• His obituary was published in the Penobscot Bay Pilot on 27 Dec 2022 in Camden, Knox, Maine, United States.
BELFAST \emdash Ervin E. Merry, 95, passed away on December 24, 2022, at Tall Pines. He was born in Belfast on October 14, 1927 to John Sr. and Sadie (Dyer) Merry. He married Faustina L. Thompson, of Swanville, on April 25, 1951.
Ervin left this old world for a better place with his wife by his side. He is now home with his Lord and Saviour. He loved getting right down on the floor playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ervin was always quite a jokester and loved his sweets \endash especially Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Moxie. Until his last days, he could be heard praying and singing hymns.
Ervin, also lovingly known as Dad and Papa, had many different jobs throughout his long life. He loved working for himself. In the early years, he raised many thousands of chickens with his dad and bought and sold various goods and antiques until 5 years ago when he developed dementia.
Ervin is survived by his wife, Faustina; his children, Judy M. and Gary Arsenault of Plymouth, Jeffrey E. Merry and Shirley of Searsport, and Valerie J. and Vernon Nickerson of Frankfort. Also his grandchildren Katie and Mike Lee, Matthew and Ashley Jackson, Brandi and Sadie Nickerson; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Earl, John Jr., and Elwood; sisters Marie Opdahl, Ina Moulton, Mildred Sylvester, and Ruthie Robbins.
Private services will be held for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at ripostafh.com.

Ervin married Faustina Louise Thompson on 25 Apr 1951 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States. (Faustina Louise Thompson was born on 23 Nov 1931 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States and died on 11 Apr 2026 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Newspaper Article: Republican Journal, on 3 May 1951, in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.
Miss Faustina L. Thompson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer C. Thomspon of Swanville, and Ervin E. Merry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Merry Sr., of Smart Road, Belfast, were united in marriage Wednesday evening, April 25, at the Baptist parsonage in Belfast. The Rev. Z. Richard Henley read the double ring service.
The bride was attired in a gown of aqua frosted organdy with white accessories, and a corsage of sweet peas. Over her gown she wore a pink topper.
The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lear of Belfast. Mrs. Lear wore a rose gown, and a corsage of sweet peas.
The bride graduated from Crosby High School in the class of 1950, and is employed at the Belfast Shoe Company.
Mr. Merry is engaged in the broiler business with his father.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Merry left in their car for a week's honeymoon trip in Canada.
They will reside in Belfast, near his parents, where he has a new, small home ready to occupy upon their return. Present plans include a reception, date and place to be announced later.

• Newspaper Article: Republican Journal, on 31 May 1951, in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.
A wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Ervin C. Merry (Faustina Thompson) was held at Comet Grange Hall Thursday evening, May 24.
In the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Merry, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Merry Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer C. Thompson. Clyde Nickerson and Mrs. Frances Taylor led the grand march, Ralph Taylor acted as master of ceremonies, and Mrs. Evelyn Nickerson was at the piano.
The bride and groom cut the traditional first slice of the wedding cake, which was later served by Mrs. Elmer Thompson, mother of the bride, who also had charge of the guest book. Others assisting in serving the refreshments of ice cream, cake and punch included Mrs. Hazel Moore, Mrs. Sally Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor, Mrs. Daisy Roberts and her daughter, Mrs. Fred Floyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Thompson. Elijah Nickerson aided in other arrangements for the evening.
The many beautiful wedding gifts received were unwrapped by the bride with the assistance of her mother, and placed on display.
Between 50 and 60 guests were present, including friends, neighbors and relatives of the families of the bride and groom, although the inclement weather prevented a number from attending the event.