Ernie's parents were:
Ernest Linwood Merrow 1911–1978
Wanda Miller 1903–1985
Ernie, a Captain in the Air Force, died in Womack Army Hospital in Fort Bragg, NC on April 10, 1972, from Cardiac Arrest. He was 34 years old.
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Ernest was the only male student nurse in "our" class at San Joaquin General Hospital (French Camp, CA) from 1958 - 1961. Everyone knew him as "Ernie. " He was always cheerful and helpful to everyone. I lost track of him after graduation. He worked at San Joaquin General Hospital for a short time before joining the Air Force.
Shown are graduation photos.
Ernie's bride, Marilyn
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Ernie met and married a flight nurse, Miss Marilyn J. Martin. News about their marriage follows.
Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sun. May 23, 1965
"Merrow-Martin
Miss Marilyn J. Martin and 1st. Lt. Ernest W. Merrow USAF were married by the Rev. Sebastian Scopellite in St. John's Church, Cromwell, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
The bride, daughter of Mr. Phillip W. Martin of Cromwell and the late Mrs. Martin, was given in marriage by her father. Miss Sandra Preil of Middletown was honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Harold Mosher of Springfield, Mass., and Miss Sharon Dowd of Cromwell. Lu Ann Murphy of Cromwell was flower girl.
Mr. Merrow is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. Serving as best man was Mr. Sebastian A. Bartolotta of Cromwell. Ushers were Mr. Philip Tanguary of North Carolina and Mr. Mosher. Ring bearer was Michael A. Bartolotta, the bride's nephew.
The Merrows left for California, where they will reside after a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Cromwell. Lt. Merrow is serving with the U.S. Air Force, station at Hamilton Air Force Base,, California."
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Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001
Name Ernest W Merrow
Gender Male
Race White
Age 27
Birth Year abt 1938
Residence Place California, USA
Marriage Date 22 May 1965
Marriage Place Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut
Spouse Maril J Martin
Notes officiator Roman Catholic Priest
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sat. Sept. 3, 1966
"STATE WOMAN'S HUSBAND CITED FOR VIET AIRLIFT
First Lt. Ernest W. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. completes Vietnam duty this month after 'wearing two hats' in an aero-medical heartline for U.S. wounded.
Lt. Merrow, whose wife is a Cromwell native, helped activate and command the military Airlift Command's (MAC) aero-medical evacuation detachment at Da Nang Air Base.
A flight nurse, the 28-year-old officer has also received 13 awards of the Air Medal for sustained aerial achievement.
Flew 10,000
Lt. Merrow and his 12-man medical unit flew more than 10,000 sick and wounded from front-line aid stations to echelon hospitals during the past year.
His unit uses specially-equipped C-123 Providers in Vietnam flights and C-118 Lifemaster and C-130 Hercules aircraft for medical airlift to the Philippines, where the more seriously wounded and ill begin the transoceanic flight home.
The Air Force's newest jet transport, the C-141 Starlifter, is used almost exclusively for the fast overseas flight and regularly scheduled flights direct from Vietnam to Travis AFB, Calif., were inaugurated early this month to further shorten the trip.
Lt. Merrow, who has been nominated for the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal, is scheduled for Air Force duty at Wiesbaden, Germany.
The lieutenant, a graduate of Lodi Union High School, received his A.A. degree at Stockton (Calif.) Junior College of the Pacific, also at Stockton. He completed training at San Joaquin General Hospital School of Nursing in Stockton and was a member of the hospital staff prior to entering the Air Force.
Lt. Merrow is married to the former Marilyn J. Martin, daughter of Philip Martin of 554 Main St., Cromwell."
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Thurs. April 13, 1972
"CAPT. ERNEST W. MERROW
CROMWELL - Capt. Ernest W. Merrow, 34, whose wife Mrs. Marilyn Martin Merrow, was formerly of Cromwell, died at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina Monday after 10 years in service.
A native of Stockton, Calif., Capt. Merrow was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a holder of the Bronze Star.
He was a member of the American nursing Association, a member of the American Hospital Association and National Housekeeping Association, and was an instructor for American Red Cross first aid instructors.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Michael Merrow and Mark Merrow, and a daughter, Michele Merrow, all at the base; his parents, Ernest and Wanda Merrow of Lodi, Calif.; and a brother and four sisters in California.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m.. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, with military honors. There are no calling hours."
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Marilyn died in 2004. Her obituary follows:
Hartford, Connecticut
Thurs. Aug. 5, 2004
"M.J. MERROW, 63; LIVED IN CROMWELL
Marilyn J. Martin Merrow, formerly of Cromwell, died Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. She was 63.
She was born in Hartford and lived in Cromwell from 1972 to 2002. She lived in Manchester for the past two years. She worked in nursing for most of her life.
She is survived by a son, Mark Merrow of South Windsor; a daughter, Michelle W. Merrow of Manchester; a sister, Patricia Bartolotta of Cromwell; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Ernest W. Merrow died previously.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday from the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell, with a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John Church, Cromwell. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial park, Rocky Hill. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Ct, 940 Plains Road, Trumbull, Ct. "
Ernest Linwood Merrow 1911–1978
Wanda Miller 1903–1985
Ernie, a Captain in the Air Force, died in Womack Army Hospital in Fort Bragg, NC on April 10, 1972, from Cardiac Arrest. He was 34 years old.
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Ernest was the only male student nurse in "our" class at San Joaquin General Hospital (French Camp, CA) from 1958 - 1961. Everyone knew him as "Ernie. " He was always cheerful and helpful to everyone. I lost track of him after graduation. He worked at San Joaquin General Hospital for a short time before joining the Air Force.
Shown are graduation photos.
Ernie's bride, Marilyn
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Ernie met and married a flight nurse, Miss Marilyn J. Martin. News about their marriage follows.
Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sun. May 23, 1965
"Merrow-Martin
Miss Marilyn J. Martin and 1st. Lt. Ernest W. Merrow USAF were married by the Rev. Sebastian Scopellite in St. John's Church, Cromwell, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
The bride, daughter of Mr. Phillip W. Martin of Cromwell and the late Mrs. Martin, was given in marriage by her father. Miss Sandra Preil of Middletown was honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Harold Mosher of Springfield, Mass., and Miss Sharon Dowd of Cromwell. Lu Ann Murphy of Cromwell was flower girl.
Mr. Merrow is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. Serving as best man was Mr. Sebastian A. Bartolotta of Cromwell. Ushers were Mr. Philip Tanguary of North Carolina and Mr. Mosher. Ring bearer was Michael A. Bartolotta, the bride's nephew.
The Merrows left for California, where they will reside after a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Cromwell. Lt. Merrow is serving with the U.S. Air Force, station at Hamilton Air Force Base,, California."
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Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001
Name Ernest W Merrow
Gender Male
Race White
Age 27
Birth Year abt 1938
Residence Place California, USA
Marriage Date 22 May 1965
Marriage Place Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut
Spouse Maril J Martin
Notes officiator Roman Catholic Priest
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sat. Sept. 3, 1966
"STATE WOMAN'S HUSBAND CITED FOR VIET AIRLIFT
First Lt. Ernest W. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. completes Vietnam duty this month after 'wearing two hats' in an aero-medical heartline for U.S. wounded.
Lt. Merrow, whose wife is a Cromwell native, helped activate and command the military Airlift Command's (MAC) aero-medical evacuation detachment at Da Nang Air Base.
A flight nurse, the 28-year-old officer has also received 13 awards of the Air Medal for sustained aerial achievement.
Flew 10,000
Lt. Merrow and his 12-man medical unit flew more than 10,000 sick and wounded from front-line aid stations to echelon hospitals during the past year.
His unit uses specially-equipped C-123 Providers in Vietnam flights and C-118 Lifemaster and C-130 Hercules aircraft for medical airlift to the Philippines, where the more seriously wounded and ill begin the transoceanic flight home.
The Air Force's newest jet transport, the C-141 Starlifter, is used almost exclusively for the fast overseas flight and regularly scheduled flights direct from Vietnam to Travis AFB, Calif., were inaugurated early this month to further shorten the trip.
Lt. Merrow, who has been nominated for the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal, is scheduled for Air Force duty at Wiesbaden, Germany.
The lieutenant, a graduate of Lodi Union High School, received his A.A. degree at Stockton (Calif.) Junior College of the Pacific, also at Stockton. He completed training at San Joaquin General Hospital School of Nursing in Stockton and was a member of the hospital staff prior to entering the Air Force.
Lt. Merrow is married to the former Marilyn J. Martin, daughter of Philip Martin of 554 Main St., Cromwell."
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Thurs. April 13, 1972
"CAPT. ERNEST W. MERROW
CROMWELL - Capt. Ernest W. Merrow, 34, whose wife Mrs. Marilyn Martin Merrow, was formerly of Cromwell, died at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina Monday after 10 years in service.
A native of Stockton, Calif., Capt. Merrow was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a holder of the Bronze Star.
He was a member of the American nursing Association, a member of the American Hospital Association and National Housekeeping Association, and was an instructor for American Red Cross first aid instructors.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Michael Merrow and Mark Merrow, and a daughter, Michele Merrow, all at the base; his parents, Ernest and Wanda Merrow of Lodi, Calif.; and a brother and four sisters in California.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m.. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, with military honors. There are no calling hours."
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Marilyn died in 2004. Her obituary follows:
Hartford, Connecticut
Thurs. Aug. 5, 2004
"M.J. MERROW, 63; LIVED IN CROMWELL
Marilyn J. Martin Merrow, formerly of Cromwell, died Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. She was 63.
She was born in Hartford and lived in Cromwell from 1972 to 2002. She lived in Manchester for the past two years. She worked in nursing for most of her life.
She is survived by a son, Mark Merrow of South Windsor; a daughter, Michelle W. Merrow of Manchester; a sister, Patricia Bartolotta of Cromwell; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Ernest W. Merrow died previously.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday from the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell, with a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John Church, Cromwell. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial park, Rocky Hill. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Ct, 940 Plains Road, Trumbull, Ct. "
Ernie's parents were:
Ernest Linwood Merrow 1911–1978
Wanda Miller 1903–1985
Ernie, a Captain in the Air Force, died in Womack Army Hospital in Fort Bragg, NC on April 10, 1972, from Cardiac Arrest. He was 34 years old.
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Ernest was the only male student nurse in "our" class at San Joaquin General Hospital (French Camp, CA) from 1958 - 1961. Everyone knew him as "Ernie. " He was always cheerful and helpful to everyone. I lost track of him after graduation. He worked at San Joaquin General Hospital for a short time before joining the Air Force.
Shown are graduation photos.
Ernie's bride, Marilyn
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Ernie met and married a flight nurse, Miss Marilyn J. Martin. News about their marriage follows.
Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sun. May 23, 1965
"Merrow-Martin
Miss Marilyn J. Martin and 1st. Lt. Ernest W. Merrow USAF were married by the Rev. Sebastian Scopellite in St. John's Church, Cromwell, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
The bride, daughter of Mr. Phillip W. Martin of Cromwell and the late Mrs. Martin, was given in marriage by her father. Miss Sandra Preil of Middletown was honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Harold Mosher of Springfield, Mass., and Miss Sharon Dowd of Cromwell. Lu Ann Murphy of Cromwell was flower girl.
Mr. Merrow is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. Serving as best man was Mr. Sebastian A. Bartolotta of Cromwell. Ushers were Mr. Philip Tanguary of North Carolina and Mr. Mosher. Ring bearer was Michael A. Bartolotta, the bride's nephew.
The Merrows left for California, where they will reside after a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Cromwell. Lt. Merrow is serving with the U.S. Air Force, station at Hamilton Air Force Base,, California."
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Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001
Name Ernest W Merrow
Gender Male
Race White
Age 27
Birth Year abt 1938
Residence Place California, USA
Marriage Date 22 May 1965
Marriage Place Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut
Spouse Maril J Martin
Notes officiator Roman Catholic Priest
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sat. Sept. 3, 1966
"STATE WOMAN'S HUSBAND CITED FOR VIET AIRLIFT
First Lt. Ernest W. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. completes Vietnam duty this month after 'wearing two hats' in an aero-medical heartline for U.S. wounded.
Lt. Merrow, whose wife is a Cromwell native, helped activate and command the military Airlift Command's (MAC) aero-medical evacuation detachment at Da Nang Air Base.
A flight nurse, the 28-year-old officer has also received 13 awards of the Air Medal for sustained aerial achievement.
Flew 10,000
Lt. Merrow and his 12-man medical unit flew more than 10,000 sick and wounded from front-line aid stations to echelon hospitals during the past year.
His unit uses specially-equipped C-123 Providers in Vietnam flights and C-118 Lifemaster and C-130 Hercules aircraft for medical airlift to the Philippines, where the more seriously wounded and ill begin the transoceanic flight home.
The Air Force's newest jet transport, the C-141 Starlifter, is used almost exclusively for the fast overseas flight and regularly scheduled flights direct from Vietnam to Travis AFB, Calif., were inaugurated early this month to further shorten the trip.
Lt. Merrow, who has been nominated for the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal, is scheduled for Air Force duty at Wiesbaden, Germany.
The lieutenant, a graduate of Lodi Union High School, received his A.A. degree at Stockton (Calif.) Junior College of the Pacific, also at Stockton. He completed training at San Joaquin General Hospital School of Nursing in Stockton and was a member of the hospital staff prior to entering the Air Force.
Lt. Merrow is married to the former Marilyn J. Martin, daughter of Philip Martin of 554 Main St., Cromwell."
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Thurs. April 13, 1972
"CAPT. ERNEST W. MERROW
CROMWELL - Capt. Ernest W. Merrow, 34, whose wife Mrs. Marilyn Martin Merrow, was formerly of Cromwell, died at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina Monday after 10 years in service.
A native of Stockton, Calif., Capt. Merrow was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a holder of the Bronze Star.
He was a member of the American nursing Association, a member of the American Hospital Association and National Housekeeping Association, and was an instructor for American Red Cross first aid instructors.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Michael Merrow and Mark Merrow, and a daughter, Michele Merrow, all at the base; his parents, Ernest and Wanda Merrow of Lodi, Calif.; and a brother and four sisters in California.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m.. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, with military honors. There are no calling hours."
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Marilyn died in 2004. Her obituary follows:
Hartford, Connecticut
Thurs. Aug. 5, 2004
"M.J. MERROW, 63; LIVED IN CROMWELL
Marilyn J. Martin Merrow, formerly of Cromwell, died Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. She was 63.
She was born in Hartford and lived in Cromwell from 1972 to 2002. She lived in Manchester for the past two years. She worked in nursing for most of her life.
She is survived by a son, Mark Merrow of South Windsor; a daughter, Michelle W. Merrow of Manchester; a sister, Patricia Bartolotta of Cromwell; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Ernest W. Merrow died previously.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday from the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell, with a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John Church, Cromwell. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial park, Rocky Hill. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Ct, 940 Plains Road, Trumbull, Ct. "
Ernest Linwood Merrow 1911–1978
Wanda Miller 1903–1985
Ernie, a Captain in the Air Force, died in Womack Army Hospital in Fort Bragg, NC on April 10, 1972, from Cardiac Arrest. He was 34 years old.
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Ernest was the only male student nurse in "our" class at San Joaquin General Hospital (French Camp, CA) from 1958 - 1961. Everyone knew him as "Ernie. " He was always cheerful and helpful to everyone. I lost track of him after graduation. He worked at San Joaquin General Hospital for a short time before joining the Air Force.
Shown are graduation photos.
Ernie's bride, Marilyn
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Ernie met and married a flight nurse, Miss Marilyn J. Martin. News about their marriage follows.
Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sun. May 23, 1965
"Merrow-Martin
Miss Marilyn J. Martin and 1st. Lt. Ernest W. Merrow USAF were married by the Rev. Sebastian Scopellite in St. John's Church, Cromwell, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
The bride, daughter of Mr. Phillip W. Martin of Cromwell and the late Mrs. Martin, was given in marriage by her father. Miss Sandra Preil of Middletown was honor attendant, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Harold Mosher of Springfield, Mass., and Miss Sharon Dowd of Cromwell. Lu Ann Murphy of Cromwell was flower girl.
Mr. Merrow is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. Serving as best man was Mr. Sebastian A. Bartolotta of Cromwell. Ushers were Mr. Philip Tanguary of North Carolina and Mr. Mosher. Ring bearer was Michael A. Bartolotta, the bride's nephew.
The Merrows left for California, where they will reside after a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Cromwell. Lt. Merrow is serving with the U.S. Air Force, station at Hamilton Air Force Base,, California."
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Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001
Name Ernest W Merrow
Gender Male
Race White
Age 27
Birth Year abt 1938
Residence Place California, USA
Marriage Date 22 May 1965
Marriage Place Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut
Spouse Maril J Martin
Notes officiator Roman Catholic Priest
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Sat. Sept. 3, 1966
"STATE WOMAN'S HUSBAND CITED FOR VIET AIRLIFT
First Lt. Ernest W. Merrow of Lodi, Calif. completes Vietnam duty this month after 'wearing two hats' in an aero-medical heartline for U.S. wounded.
Lt. Merrow, whose wife is a Cromwell native, helped activate and command the military Airlift Command's (MAC) aero-medical evacuation detachment at Da Nang Air Base.
A flight nurse, the 28-year-old officer has also received 13 awards of the Air Medal for sustained aerial achievement.
Flew 10,000
Lt. Merrow and his 12-man medical unit flew more than 10,000 sick and wounded from front-line aid stations to echelon hospitals during the past year.
His unit uses specially-equipped C-123 Providers in Vietnam flights and C-118 Lifemaster and C-130 Hercules aircraft for medical airlift to the Philippines, where the more seriously wounded and ill begin the transoceanic flight home.
The Air Force's newest jet transport, the C-141 Starlifter, is used almost exclusively for the fast overseas flight and regularly scheduled flights direct from Vietnam to Travis AFB, Calif., were inaugurated early this month to further shorten the trip.
Lt. Merrow, who has been nominated for the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star Medal, is scheduled for Air Force duty at Wiesbaden, Germany.
The lieutenant, a graduate of Lodi Union High School, received his A.A. degree at Stockton (Calif.) Junior College of the Pacific, also at Stockton. He completed training at San Joaquin General Hospital School of Nursing in Stockton and was a member of the hospital staff prior to entering the Air Force.
Lt. Merrow is married to the former Marilyn J. Martin, daughter of Philip Martin of 554 Main St., Cromwell."
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Hartford, Courant (CT)
Thurs. April 13, 1972
"CAPT. ERNEST W. MERROW
CROMWELL - Capt. Ernest W. Merrow, 34, whose wife Mrs. Marilyn Martin Merrow, was formerly of Cromwell, died at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina Monday after 10 years in service.
A native of Stockton, Calif., Capt. Merrow was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a holder of the Bronze Star.
He was a member of the American nursing Association, a member of the American Hospital Association and National Housekeeping Association, and was an instructor for American Red Cross first aid instructors.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Michael Merrow and Mark Merrow, and a daughter, Michele Merrow, all at the base; his parents, Ernest and Wanda Merrow of Lodi, Calif.; and a brother and four sisters in California.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m.. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, with military honors. There are no calling hours."
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Marilyn died in 2004. Her obituary follows:
Hartford, Connecticut
Thurs. Aug. 5, 2004
"M.J. MERROW, 63; LIVED IN CROMWELL
Marilyn J. Martin Merrow, formerly of Cromwell, died Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. She was 63.
She was born in Hartford and lived in Cromwell from 1972 to 2002. She lived in Manchester for the past two years. She worked in nursing for most of her life.
She is survived by a son, Mark Merrow of South Windsor; a daughter, Michelle W. Merrow of Manchester; a sister, Patricia Bartolotta of Cromwell; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Ernest W. Merrow died previously.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday from the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell, with a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John Church, Cromwell. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial park, Rocky Hill. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation of Ct, 940 Plains Road, Trumbull, Ct. "
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