Portland Press Herald Feb 26 2010.
SOUTH CASCO -- Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill, of South Casco and Otisfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 25, 2010. She was born Oct. 21, 1916, in Masardis the daughter of Elsmore and Serena (Rockwell) Craig. She was educated in the Masardis Schools. She married Guy L. Merrill on Oct. 17, 1941, and they had nine children. As much as she loved Guy, her children were her life. She always put them first regardless of the circumstances. She was affectionately known as Ivy, Mum, Gram, Gamma and Ma. She loved reading her Bible, watching the Red Sox, crocheting, word search puzzles, books, and horses. Her family is very aware of the strong Christian heritage she has left. She spoke often of her childhood horse named Roxie. 'Gram' loved to be surrounded by children. She never tired of their noise whether they were crying or laughing. In the 70s and 80s she and Guy had a vegetable, flower and egg stand on Route 302 in Casco. Survivors include three sons, Clifford (Paula) of Portland, Bobby of Naples, Guy (Gail) of Otisfield. She is also survived by five daughters, Wendy (Hollis) Robinson of Masardis, Wanda (Dick) Skillings of Casco, Barbi (Roger) Robbins of Casco, Vicki Merrill of Auburn and Joni Merrill of Otisfield. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Dicky Skillings, Vicki Martin, Jeremy Skillings, Kippy, Merrill, Serena Dyer, Nathan Merrill, Amy Hersey, April LaPlante, Joshua Robbins and Kayla Robbins. Ivy is also survived by 18 1/2 (due in July 2010) great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by one sister, Pearl Sampson of South Paris. Ivy was predeceased by her husband Guy; son Elwyn; grandchild and great-grandchild (Dawn and Courtney); brothers Kip and Bud Craig, and sisters, Mary Taylor, Ruby Craig, Idella Nickerson and Hatty Turner. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Windham First Church of the Nazarene at the intersection of 115 and 202 in Windham. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Windham First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund P.O. Box 385 Windham, Maine 04062 and/or Spurrs Corner Church Route 121 Otisfield, Maine 04270 Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill.
Wayne E. DeLong
Contributor: Wayne E. DeLong (47917655)
SOUTH CASCO -- Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill, of South Casco and Otisfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 25, 2010. She was born Oct. 21, 1916, in Masardis the daughter of Elsmore and Serena (Rockwell) Craig. She was educated in the Masardis Schools. She married Guy L. Merrill on Oct. 17, 1941, and they had nine children. As much as she loved Guy, her children were her life. She always put them first regardless of the circumstances. She was affectionately known as Ivy, Mum, Gram, Gamma and Ma. She loved reading her Bible, watching the Red Sox, crocheting, word search puzzles, books, and horses. Her family is very aware of the strong Christian heritage she has left. She spoke often of her childhood horse named Roxie. 'Gram' loved to be surrounded by children. She never tired of their noise whether they were crying or laughing. In the 70s and 80s she and Guy had a vegetable, flower and egg stand on Route 302 in Casco. Survivors include three sons, Clifford (Paula) of Portland, Bobby of Naples, Guy (Gail) of Otisfield. She is also survived by five daughters, Wendy (Hollis) Robinson of Masardis, Wanda (Dick) Skillings of Casco, Barbi (Roger) Robbins of Casco, Vicki Merrill of Auburn and Joni Merrill of Otisfield. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Dicky Skillings, Vicki Martin, Jeremy Skillings, Kippy, Merrill, Serena Dyer, Nathan Merrill, Amy Hersey, April LaPlante, Joshua Robbins and Kayla Robbins. Ivy is also survived by 18 1/2 (due in July 2010) great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by one sister, Pearl Sampson of South Paris. Ivy was predeceased by her husband Guy; son Elwyn; grandchild and great-grandchild (Dawn and Courtney); brothers Kip and Bud Craig, and sisters, Mary Taylor, Ruby Craig, Idella Nickerson and Hatty Turner. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Windham First Church of the Nazarene at the intersection of 115 and 202 in Windham. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Windham First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund P.O. Box 385 Windham, Maine 04062 and/or Spurrs Corner Church Route 121 Otisfield, Maine 04270 Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill.
Wayne E. DeLong
Contributor: Wayne E. DeLong (47917655)
Portland Press Herald Feb 26 2010.
SOUTH CASCO -- Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill, of South Casco and Otisfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 25, 2010. She was born Oct. 21, 1916, in Masardis the daughter of Elsmore and Serena (Rockwell) Craig. She was educated in the Masardis Schools. She married Guy L. Merrill on Oct. 17, 1941, and they had nine children. As much as she loved Guy, her children were her life. She always put them first regardless of the circumstances. She was affectionately known as Ivy, Mum, Gram, Gamma and Ma. She loved reading her Bible, watching the Red Sox, crocheting, word search puzzles, books, and horses. Her family is very aware of the strong Christian heritage she has left. She spoke often of her childhood horse named Roxie. 'Gram' loved to be surrounded by children. She never tired of their noise whether they were crying or laughing. In the 70s and 80s she and Guy had a vegetable, flower and egg stand on Route 302 in Casco. Survivors include three sons, Clifford (Paula) of Portland, Bobby of Naples, Guy (Gail) of Otisfield. She is also survived by five daughters, Wendy (Hollis) Robinson of Masardis, Wanda (Dick) Skillings of Casco, Barbi (Roger) Robbins of Casco, Vicki Merrill of Auburn and Joni Merrill of Otisfield. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Dicky Skillings, Vicki Martin, Jeremy Skillings, Kippy, Merrill, Serena Dyer, Nathan Merrill, Amy Hersey, April LaPlante, Joshua Robbins and Kayla Robbins. Ivy is also survived by 18 1/2 (due in July 2010) great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by one sister, Pearl Sampson of South Paris. Ivy was predeceased by her husband Guy; son Elwyn; grandchild and great-grandchild (Dawn and Courtney); brothers Kip and Bud Craig, and sisters, Mary Taylor, Ruby Craig, Idella Nickerson and Hatty Turner. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Windham First Church of the Nazarene at the intersection of 115 and 202 in Windham. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Windham First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund P.O. Box 385 Windham, Maine 04062 and/or Spurrs Corner Church Route 121 Otisfield, Maine 04270 Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill.
Wayne E. DeLong
Contributor: Wayne E. DeLong (47917655)
SOUTH CASCO -- Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill, of South Casco and Otisfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 25, 2010. She was born Oct. 21, 1916, in Masardis the daughter of Elsmore and Serena (Rockwell) Craig. She was educated in the Masardis Schools. She married Guy L. Merrill on Oct. 17, 1941, and they had nine children. As much as she loved Guy, her children were her life. She always put them first regardless of the circumstances. She was affectionately known as Ivy, Mum, Gram, Gamma and Ma. She loved reading her Bible, watching the Red Sox, crocheting, word search puzzles, books, and horses. Her family is very aware of the strong Christian heritage she has left. She spoke often of her childhood horse named Roxie. 'Gram' loved to be surrounded by children. She never tired of their noise whether they were crying or laughing. In the 70s and 80s she and Guy had a vegetable, flower and egg stand on Route 302 in Casco. Survivors include three sons, Clifford (Paula) of Portland, Bobby of Naples, Guy (Gail) of Otisfield. She is also survived by five daughters, Wendy (Hollis) Robinson of Masardis, Wanda (Dick) Skillings of Casco, Barbi (Roger) Robbins of Casco, Vicki Merrill of Auburn and Joni Merrill of Otisfield. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Dicky Skillings, Vicki Martin, Jeremy Skillings, Kippy, Merrill, Serena Dyer, Nathan Merrill, Amy Hersey, April LaPlante, Joshua Robbins and Kayla Robbins. Ivy is also survived by 18 1/2 (due in July 2010) great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by one sister, Pearl Sampson of South Paris. Ivy was predeceased by her husband Guy; son Elwyn; grandchild and great-grandchild (Dawn and Courtney); brothers Kip and Bud Craig, and sisters, Mary Taylor, Ruby Craig, Idella Nickerson and Hatty Turner. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Windham First Church of the Nazarene at the intersection of 115 and 202 in Windham. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Windham First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund P.O. Box 385 Windham, Maine 04062 and/or Spurrs Corner Church Route 121 Otisfield, Maine 04270 Ivy Mitilda Craig Merrill.
Wayne E. DeLong
Contributor: Wayne E. DeLong (47917655)
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