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Merton H. Savage CHESAPEAKE - Merton H. Savage, 72, of the 1400 block of Deep Creek Blvd., passed away Sept. 2, 2008, in Portsmouth. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Merton and Mildred Savage. He retired from AT&T. He is survived by his special lady friend, Pat Perry, and a close friend, Dot Combs. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.
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John Tillman
September 5, 2008
I've known Mert since 1964 .One thing I liked about Mert was his honesty.You knew exactely where you stood with him and that is very important in a friendship.I will miss our conversations and my heart goes out to Pat and Dot.
Jimmy Parks
September 5, 2008
You would have to know Mert to love him and I did love him. I always enjoyed our phone conversations. We talked about many things and the Eastern Shore. Sincerely Jimmy Parks
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