Marriner W. Merrill

Dr. Mariner Wood Merrill was better known to me as Grandpa. He was always a hero of mine. A retired surgeon, golfer, fly fisherman, teller of great stories, generous to his children and grandchildren. I remember Grandpa giving me me chores to do when I visited during childhood summers, which I appreciated in a grudging sort of way :)- I liked feeling like I was pulling my weight. And I owe my passion for football games directly to him!


More importantly, Grandpa showed me by example...