Russell Dwight Merritt Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Dwight Merritt of Ashaway, Rhode Island, born in Westerly, Rhode Island, who passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Dwight Merritt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Waldo Merritt and Aleta Merritt (Gore). He is survived by: his wife Barbara Merritt; his children, Bob Merritt (Jane Novak), Susan Allen (Jay), Kimberly Lawrence (AJ DiPastena), Scott Merritt (Kristen) and Bethany Blanchard (Paul); his grandchildren, Brittany Bailey (Matt), Alexandrea Baron (Josh), Taylor, Corey Merritt, Josh, Kyle Merritt, Cameron, Noah Blanchard, Ben and Jacob Allen; his great grandchildren, Charlie and Nate Bailey; his grandchildren, Hazel, Lily Allen and Jacoby Baron; and his close friend Peggy Burns.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made to the American Kidney fund at http://www.kidneyfund.org , or the Ashaway Ambulance Association at http://www.daffy.org, inc, ri.
