It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gretchen Labutti (Arlington, Massachusetts), who passed away on November 17, 2022, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gretchen Labutti or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

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December 2, 2022

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December 1, 2022

Data and Genome Sciences lit a candle

December 1, 2022

Data and Genome Sciences sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 1, 2022

Andrey Loboda lit a candle

December 1, 2022

Andrey Loboda sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, You gave your friendship, encouragement and support to so many of us. It is hard to accept that you are not with us anymore. You will be dearly missed.”

December 1, 2022

Simonne Longerich lit a candle

“I'm grateful to have had the chance to work with Gretchen over the last year. She will be dearly missed. Sending thoughts and love to family and friends.”

November 30, 2022

Vanessa Peterson lit a candle

“I have been extremely lucky to get to work with Gretchen over the past 9 years. She was our go-to person whenever we had questions and always helped us find the answer. Thank you for always going out of your way to help your colleagues, you will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

November 30, 2022

Myung Shin and family lit a candle

November 30, 2022

Myung Shin and family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, We send you thoughts of peace and courage.”

November 30, 2022

Kim Woodrow lit a candle

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, With deepest sympathies. Kim Woodrow”

November 30, 2022

Aubrey Stoch & The Translational Medicine Dept. - Merck sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti. Our thoughts are with Gretchen's family during this most difficult time. With deepest sympathies. Aubrey Stoch & The Translational Medicine Dept. - Merck”

November 29, 2022

Merck Neuroscience lit a candle

November 29, 2022

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November 29, 2022

Matthew Kennedy lit a candle

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

November 29, 2022

From your Merck friends and colleagues lit a candle

November 29, 2022

From your Merck friends and colleagues sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

November 28, 2022

Love, Yidan and Yifan lit a candle

November 28, 2022

Love, Yidan and Yifan sent flowers

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Gretchen's leaving. She is such a wonderful person and an extremely caring colleague. You will be sorely missed.”

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December 2, 2022

Aleksandra Olow wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, You will be sorely missed.”

December 1, 2022

Wendy Blumenschein wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gretchen, who was such a kind and constant presence to everyone who worked with her. I will really miss her. To her family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

November 30, 2022

Marc Sze wrote a sympathy message

“When I first joined Merck, Gretchen helped me navigate the confusing and often time frustrating structure at the company. She always seemed to have a helpful shortcut or saved example that could be used. Her patience and guidance were invaluable to me as I started my career. Gretchen, you will be missed and I consider myself lucky to have gotten the chance to know you.”

November 30, 2022

Lara Freishtat wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

November 28, 2022

John Zhizhang Yin wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

November 25, 2022

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“In loving memory of Gretchen Labutti, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

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