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Harry H. Merkel

Harry Merkel Obituary

86, of Brewster died Monday, August 27, 2007 at The Epoch Senior Healthcare in Brewster from lung cancer. He was the husband of Nancy V. (Ellis) Merkel and the late Frances (Rickard) Merkel. He leaves three children, Andrea P. McLean and her husband, Weldon of Ashland, MA., Glenn B. Merkel and his wife, Linda of New Braintree, MA., and Janis E. Ward and her husband, Noel of Amherst, N.H. seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visiting hours will be held at Doane Beal and Ames Funeral Home in WEST HARWICH, MA. on Thursday, August 30th from 11:30-1:00 concluding with funeral services at 1:00 pm. Burial for immediate family members will be held at Otis National Cemetery on September 4th.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2007.

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glenn merkel son

November 23, 2024

I couldn't have has a better father. I considered him my best friend, and was so proud of him. He was a brilliant man, and talented at everything that he did. I will always miss him. His son, Glenn

Newell Bearse

September 4, 2007

Nancy,
Marcia and I send you our condolances. Harry was a good friend. I will miss him very much. He had a million stories and taught me a lot about barbershop singing.

Hazel Percival

August 31, 2007

Nancy, I am so sorry. I enjoyed my time spent with you and Harry.

Hazel

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