ars spent on the slopes of Waterville Valley during skiing's heyday in the 60's and 70's and trips to the Swiss and French alps while in his 50's and 60's. He also rode his Honda Goldwing around the Cape and Florida into his 70's. Bruce was also an incredible dancer and an avid card player. His two greatest joys in retirement were playing cards with his grandchildren and bridge with his friends in Venice, FL. Bruce was recently predeceased by his loving wife of over sixty-five years, Elizabeth (McNamara) Merrill and previously by his two youngest children, David A. Merrill and Darlene Frazel. He is survived by five children: Paul Merrill and his wife Susan of Yarmouth, Jane Mason and husband Donald of Punta Gorda, Florida, Barry Merrill and his wife Doreen of Centerville, Kenneth Merrill and his wife Marie of Dennis, and Sharon Merrill Kuhns of Hanover, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Bruce and Elizabeth will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 8th at Yarmouth's Ancient Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Home, 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL or Tidewell Hospice Venice, 220 Wexford Blvd., Venice, FL.
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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