Mrs. Catherine R. (Darby) Merrill, a lifelong resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late Frank Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old.
Born In Andover, Massachusetts, Catherine was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Harkin) Darby. She was a wonderful homemaker, always caring for her family and others. She was a communicant of St. Augustine Church in Andover and loved to volunteer her time.
Catherine will be sorely missed by her two daughters and son-in-law; Kathleen Merrill Reardon of Andover and Nancy Merrill Smith and her husband, Louis Smith of Pelham, New Hampshire, three sons and daughter-in-law; John Merrill of Billerica, Daniel J. and his wife Sharon Merrill of Lawrence and Robert T. Merrill of Tewksbury, fourteen grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Monday, July 26, 2010, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Sunday, July 25, 2010, from 4 to 8 PM. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery, Andover. Donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to VNA Care Network & Hospice, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.