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Marion Kelley Merrill

Birth	:	16 May 1915 New Hampton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 2014 Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Green Grove Cemetery, Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6975400, -71.6401500
Description	:	Marion K. Merrill, 99, a life-long resident of Ashland; she was the daughter of Frank Otis and Edith Marie (Locke) Kelley. Marion was raised in New Hampton and attended local schools; she graduated from the then Plymouth State Normal School with a teaching certificate in 1936; her teaching career began as a teacher in a one room school house, in Lyman, NH. Marion married her beloved husband of 28 years, Francis Ellis Merrill, Sr., in 1937. In addition to her husband, Marion is predeceased by her two sons, Thomas and Dennis Merrill and seven siblings. (Obtained from Mayhew Funeral Home) Read More	Marion K. Merrill, 99, a life-long resident of Ashland; she was the daughter of Frank Otis and Edith Marie (Locke) Kelley. Marion was raised in New Hampton and attended local schools; she graduated from the then Plymouth State Normal School with a teaching certificate in 1936; her teaching career began as a teacher in a one room school house, in Lyman, NH. Marion married her beloved husband of 28 years, Francis Ellis Merrill, Sr., in 1937. In addition to her husband, Marion is predeceased by her two sons, Thomas and Dennis Merrill and seven siblings. (Obtained from Mayhew Funeral Home)∼Marion K. Merrill, 99, a lifelong resident of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the Courville at Manchester assisted living facility after a brief illness. She is survived by her son, F. Ellis Merrill Jr. and his wife Katherine, of Nashua; brother Frank Merrill and his wife Rhonda, of Lewistown, Pa.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many beloved friends throughout the Greater Ashland community. Marion K. Merrill, 99, a life-long resident of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Courville at Manchester assisted living facility after a brief illness. Born in New Hampton on May 16, 1915, she was the daughter of Frank Otis and Edith Marie (Locke) Kelley. Marion was raised in New Hampton and attended local schools; she graduated from the then Plymouth State Normal School with a teaching certificate in 1936; her teaching career began as a teacher in a one room school house, in Lyman, N. H. Marion married her beloved husband of twenty-eight years, Francis Ellis Merrill, Sr., in 1937. Together, Francis and Marion opened a Real Estate and Insurance business on Main St., in downtown Ashland; she also served as the Town Clerk for the town of Ashland from 1958 – 1980. When her beloved Francis passed in 1965 Marion continued the insurance business until 1980. She sold the insurance company but continued on as a realtor until 1995. Living a very active life in the Ashland community, Marion served in many positions and participated in many clubs, including: The Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, the NH Realtors Board, she was the Assistant Town Moderator of Ashland while simultaneously serving as the Chair of the Ashland Memorial Park Commission, she was the Co-Chair of the Squam Lake Covered Bridge Committee; she was a life-long congregant of the 1st Freewill Baptist Church, of Ashland and participated in the Women's Club and Choir and she was also a devoted member of the Rebekahs, Order of the Eastern Star. Marion was awarded the 1st Annual Mary Ruell Citizen of Ashland Award for the 2014 Ashland 4th of July Celebration. Marion was a formidable Scrabble player, and she enjoyed crossword puzzles; she was a devoted Republican and held many deep political convictions, never feeling sorry if others disagreed. She will be lovingly remembered by her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who put family, church, and community first. In addition to her husband, Marion is predeceased by her two sons, Thomas and Dennis Merrill and seven siblings. She is survived by her son, F. Ellis Merrill, Jr., and his wife Katherine, of Nashua; brother, Frank Merrill and his wife Rhonda, of Lewistown, Penn.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends throughout the greater Ashland community. Calling hours will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home, Plymouth, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at the 1st Freewill Baptist Church of Ashland, 11 Main Street in Ashland on Wednesday, January 7, 2014 at 10 a. m. Rev. Everett Palmer, pastor emeritus will officiate. A spring committal service will be held at Green Grove Cemetery, in Ashland on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:30 a. m.

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Where is Marion Kelley Merrill's memorial?
Marion Kelley Merrill's memorial is located at: Green Grove Cemetery, Ashland, Grafton County, USA.
When did Marion Kelley Merrill death?
Marion Kelley Merrill death on 31 Dec 2014 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marion Kelley Merrill's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6975400
Longitude: -71.6401500

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Otis Kelley

(1874 - 1944)

Spouse

Francis Ellis Merrill Sr.

(1910 - 1964)

Siblings

Stewart R Kelley

(1909 - 1986)

Children

Dennis Gerald Merrill

(1941 - 2010)

Thomas Edward Merrill

(1944 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Green Grove Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6975400, -71.6401500

2. Ashland Episcopal Church Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6963650, -71.6315670

3. Thompson Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6975100, -71.6294000

4. Mooney Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7019440, -71.6269440

5. Baker Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6941990, -71.6254580

6. Kenfield Cemetery
Bridgewater, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6837070, -71.6503550

7. Clark Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7133330, -71.6113890

8. Howe-Clark Cemetery
Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7133330, -71.6113890

9. Webster-Cross Cemetery
Bridgewater, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6715300, -71.6531200

10. Chandler Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6761110, -71.6147220

11. Union Cemetery
Bridgewater, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7093500, -71.6763500

12. Ephraim Smith Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6708670, -71.6242670

13. Hicks Hill Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7277780, -71.6313890

14. Nathaniel Robinson Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6658734, -71.6438178

15. Mitchell Family Cemetery
Bridgewater, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7052780, -71.6838890

16. Owl Brook Cemetery
Ashland, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7333200, -71.6300100

17. Young Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6650000, -71.6155560

18. Jackson Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6787830, -71.5935670

19. McCutcheon Cemetery
Bridgewater, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6636110, -71.6702780

20. Lower Intervale Cemetery
Plymouth, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7316100, -71.6733800

21. James Huckins Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6638650, -71.6055770

22. Fogg Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6908330, -71.5827780

23. Old Home Cemetery
Bridgewater, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6769440, -71.6933330

24. Plaisted Cemetery
New Hampton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6889000, -71.5794000