Elizabeth Merrill

dear chouteau: was thinking of your mother because of her recent birthday. my condolences to you and the family. i am sorry i never got to say goodbye. best, daryln

Lisa was a stalwart Friend of the Friends of the Arms Library in Shelburne Falls while I served as its director. She shepherded us through many a Friday evening at the library's monthly Open Prose & Poetry Series, ably serving as Chapbook Coordinator of 5 - Minute Pieces, a collection of writings culled from that series a quarter century past.

Lisa and Ted were our neighbors and dear friends on High St in Shelburne Falls.They involved themselves in town and made many friends, always gracious and funny and wise. Amazing lives well lived, we were fortunate to know them and can reflect on many happy memories. Our deepest sympathies to all the family.

Lisa Merrill was not only a dear friend but also a trusted colleague whose wisdom, intelligence, and common sense approach to things was an asset to Shelburne, and to myself, in so many ways. Please rest in peace Lisa, knowing that your life, was a job well done!

Look for Lisa For though she is now Lighter than your thoughts You will recognize the effervescence of her Heart Where all trails beckon. Lisa and Ted were an integral part of Shelburne Village and left an imprint on our hearts. My sincerest condolences. Harriet Paine