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John Merrill Obituary

John L. Merrill Jr., 79
     CRANBERRY ISLES -- John L. Merrill Jr., 79, of Little Cranberry Island, died on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, after a long illness.
     A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 885 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth at 12 p.m. Burial and a memorial service will be held at Little Cranberry Island at a later date.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to:
     Sea Education Association
     P.O. Box 6
     Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02453
    or
    Massachusetts General Hospital
     165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600
     Boston, Massachusetts 02114
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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 10, 2007.

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