Ralph J. Merrill

Weymouth Ralph J. Merrill of Weymouth died unexpectedly Thursday May 22, 2008 at his home. He was 79 years of age and was born in Gloucester. He lived in Weymouth for 51 years. He retired in 1988 after working over 30 years for Boston Gear Works in Quincy. Among his interests, he loved playing the piano and playing chess and tennis. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of Katherine E. (Faulkner) Merrill. Devoted father of Judith Soule and her husband James of Mechanicsburg, PA, Kimberly Donahue and her husband Thomas of Uxbridge, MA and the late Stephen J. Merrill. Brother of Elizabeth Rockwell. Loving grandfather of Elizabeth and Stephen Soule and Connor and Dylan Donahue. Funeral Service in the NORTH WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Home at 40 Sea St. ( off Rte 3-A) Wednesday at 10:00 oclock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:008:00 p.m. Interment, Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For those who wish, donations may be made in Ralphs memory to the Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com