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Charles Merwin Obituary
He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Jane Quay Merwin; devoted father of Grier Merwin (Irene) and loving grandfather of Jenny Merwin. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Sally Ann Merwin and Carol Merwin, and many devoted nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Louise Merwin Young, and brothers, Robert, Frederick, Paul and Richard Merwin.
Born on June 30, 1912, in East Palestine, Ohio, he had been a economist with the International Monetary Fund.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., with interment on a later date at East Palestine Cemetery, East Palestine, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Africare, 440 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20001.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kit Haas
November 2, 2007
Hello Irene,Grier, and Jenny,
My Mother called and told me of Chick's passing...I have such fond memories of visits with Chick and Betty in Washington D.C.,lunch at the Cosmos Club, and of course great political conversations...his intellect and humor made him the ultimate "Merwin"...I will cherish these memories, hope you are all well,
Warmest regards,
Kit Merwin Haas
The Mead Family
November 1, 2007
Dear Grier, Irene and Jenny:
We will dearly miss our dapper and spritely Osterville neighbor. His intelligence and gracious manner were a joy to behold!
With much love,
Emily Young
October 30, 2007
Chic was an incredible inspiration to everyone who knew him. We will miss him dearly - his warmth and generosity of spirit will endure in the memories of all who had the privilege of knowing him. For Greer and his family, please accept our deepest condolences. (Emily Young, grand niece, and family)
Brad Crown
October 29, 2007
Uncle Grier, Aunt Irene and Jenny:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All our love, Brad (and family).
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Ed Gurski
October 28, 2007
I knew Chick since the late 80's and always marveled at his intensity and dedication to any task at hand. I served with him on the Board of BWRC and from there we continued our friendship.
When I lived in Bethesda, he lived just around the corner, I told him if he ever had problems with his computer I was only a phone call away --- that still was true after I moved away.
We will all miss him --- our elder statesman...
MARVIN EDWARDS
October 28, 2007
Though I only knew him in his later years, what an enlightening and spirited person was Chick Merwin. (Marv Edwards, husband of great neice, Estelle Young.)
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