He was a master carpenter for most of his life. Starting at a young age with his father and grandfather, he built beautiful homes in Brunswick and the coastal region of Maine. He served his country in the National Guard for nine years. In 1975, he married his loving wife, Pamela Merrill. Together, they raised three children in Durham making many happy memories.
He will always be remembered as a great, caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed building furniture and bird houses. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He had a passion for gardening, NASCAR racing, and collecting hot wheels.
He is survived by his wife Pamela Merrill, son Kevin Merrill and wife Jennifer of Belgrade, son Brian Merrill and wife Amanda of Brunswick, daughter, Tricia and husband Roger Carroll of Lewiston, mother Elaine Merrill of New Gloucester, ME, sister Karen and husband Martin Herrick of New Gloucester, ME, brother Richard Merrill and wife Betty of New Town, CT, brother Peter Merrill and wife Mabel of Mexico, ME, brother Stephen Merrill and wife Gee of Lisbon Falls, ME, brother David Merrill and wife Gerry of Poland Me.
He is also survived by his grandchildren,
Samantha Krause, Kaitlyn Krause, Michael Brown, Nikolas Merrill, Colin Merrill, Ashlynn Merrill, Alivia Merrill, Kaleb Merrill and baby girl Merrill on the way. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brian is predeceased by his father Carleton, sister Kathy, maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents.
Many heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Maine General Hospital in Augusta, Maine.
Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at North Belgrade Baptist Church, 8 Station Rd., Belgrade, Maine 04917.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to North Belgrade Baptist Church.
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