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Dorothy ("Dottie") Merrill died peacefully on Saturday August 16, 2025 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Merrill. Dottie is survived by her 2 children, son Russell Merrill (wife Barbara Haase), and daughter Barbara Flint (husband Douglas Flint). She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and her sister Brooke Bovo.
Dottie was born in New York, NY and was a graduate of Elmira College. She moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1968 and continued her working career with AAA as a traveling consultant, leading group tours all over the world. After retirement she continued her love of travel for the next 3 decades.
Dottie was a kind, intelligent, tolerant, curious and positive person. A life well lived, and she will be greatly missed!
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