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Roscoe Trimmier Obituary

Roscoe Trimmier, Jr. BROOKLINE, MA - Roscoe Trimmier, Jr. Pioneering Ropes and Gray Attorney, of Brookline, MA died July 30, 2015, at age 71, following a brief illness. He was born July 22, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina, a Vietnam Veteran, graduate of both Harvard College and Harvard Law School and the first African-American partner of Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA. Dear father of Leigh Merritt and beloved grandfather "Pops" of Peyton Merritt. He is also survived by his mother, Susie Trimmier, brother Donald and sister-in-law Linda Trimmier, devoted companion, Donna Zerwitz, son-in-law Ishmail Merritt and former wife, Gail Snowden. There will be private Burial Services at Forest Hills Cemetery and a Memorial Service will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Roscoe Trimmier Fund at the Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116. www.tbf.org. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home of Boston. To post a sympathy message visit www.DavisofBoston.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Aug. 2, 2015.

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Leigh

November 8, 2021

They say it will get easier but it doesn´t. Still missing you everyday until we meet again.

Rosemary Resnick

July 30, 2020

Hard to believe it's been 5 years that you slipped into the arms of the angels, you are missed. Thinking of you and your family this day.

Ruby Merritt

July 24, 2020

I know you are Resting in Heavenly Peace and know that God continues to Bless your Beautiful and Beloved family.
You will forever be remembered for your graciousness and dedication to the community.
Ruby Merritt

Leigh Trimmier

July 23, 2019

Dance with the stars until we meet again.

Leigh Merritt

July 25, 2018

still!

February 2, 2018

my cuz, I did not know you had passed. may JaH be with CUZ Donald and aunt Suzie and the family, love you all.

George Eugene Reed
Grandson of Ozella Trimmier COBB

Rosemary Resnick

July 31, 2016

Thoughts and prayers on this most difficult anniversary.

Linda Trimmier

July 30, 2016

Missing you....one year later.

Linda Trimmier

July 30, 2016

Missing you....

Donald Trimmier

July 30, 2016

Love and miss you my dear Brother on this first anniversary.
July 30, 2015-July 30, 2016.

REST IN PEACE, YOUR BROTHER, MOTHER, WIFE, DAUGHTER, GRANDDAUGHTER, SISTER-IN-LAW AND SON-IN-LAW

Donald Trimmier

July 30, 2016

In Loving Memory of Roscoe Trimmier, Jr. July 30, 2015-July 30, 2016

THOSE WE LOVE DON'T GO AWAY. THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERYDAY. OUR LIVES ARE INCOMPLETE, OUR DAYS ARE EMPTY SINCE YOU LEFT THIS BEAUTIFUL WORLD TO ETERNAL PEACE. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, WE MISS YOU VERY, VERY MUCH.

LOVE, YOUR BROTHER DONALD, MOTHER SUSIE, WIFE GAIL, DAUGHTER LEIGH, GRANDDAUGHTER PEYTON, SISTER-IN-LAW LINDA AND SON-IN-LAW ISHMAIL

Gail Snowden

July 30, 2016

Remembering your life on one year anniversary. You are missed.

Leigh Merritt

March 4, 2016

It doesn't get any easier with each passing day. The world is less grand due to your absence.

Pam Mitchell

September 29, 2015

Roscoe, I could'nt have asked for a nicer neighbor in Little Compton. Deepest sympathy to Donna and your daughter.Love Pam Mitchell

Leigh Merritt

September 14, 2015

Not a day goes by without thinking about you several times per day. For the little and the big things, your support and advice were priceless. Missing you all the time, every day. Love you all ways, always.

Kevin Black

August 6, 2015

Sorry to hear of Roscoe's passing. My mother recalls times with Roscoe Jr, Donald and their father visiting aunt Pearl in Charlotte when they where young. The years have gone by but sweet memories still burn in our hearts. It shall be a great day when we meet again. We have one surviving great aunt who would like to contact Susie. Please reply to email left in this guestbook.

Rosemary D. Resnick

August 5, 2015

To Donna and family, I was so saddened to learn of Roscoe's passing as I was just talking fondly about him last week. He left you way too soon, may memories of light and laughter sustain you during this most difficult of times, sending prayers to all.

Deborah England Gray

August 5, 2015

Roscoe was a true gentleman and a highly respected lawyer and mentor. He taught me that you didn't have to be part of the 'old boy network' to have a successful legal career in Boston. He will be sadly missed by a lot of people.

William Dawkins

August 4, 2015

Leigh,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I followed your father two years later to Harvard from West Charlotte High, and we shared the same mentor, Julian W. Pyles. Roscoe offered invaluable support, for which I remain grateful.

August 4, 2015

Very saddened to hear of Roscoe's passing. We were classmates, the mighty class of 1962 of West Charlotte Senior High School and called each other cousin, as we actually shared mutual cousins through marriage, (Isiah (Monk) and John (Toddy) Patterson. Rest in Peace. I am so sorry I never saw you again since graduation. Prayers and peace to Ms. Sue and Donald.

Dorothy Brown Zamora and Marco E. Zamora

John Love

August 4, 2015

The Family of Roscoe Trimmier, Jr.: John W. Love, Sr., Harriet Gentry Love and the West Charlotte Class 1962 Charlotte, North Carolina are praying for you.

Shelia McCann

August 3, 2015

Although I met him once, I know how important Roscoe was to Donna and his family. My most sincere thoughts are with you through this time. He will be forever in your hearts and memories.

Valerie Patch

August 3, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. May the Father of tender mercies comfort you now during this difficult time and in the days to come.

Anita Merritt

August 3, 2015

Dear Leigh, your father was a great man. He will be truly missed & will always be remembered.

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, they are still alive in our hearts & minds through you all, your father will continue to live on and never be forgotten.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Love you, Anita & Ben

Dianne

July 31, 2015

It was truly an honor and a privilege to have you as my first boss at my first job in the "real world". Now, 30 years later, I am both smiling and tearing up as I reflect upon the many memories I have of working for a man with integrity, a man who was my first mentor and a man who was my friend. Thank you for the lessons you taught me and the friendship you gave me. I miss you.
Dianne (Sugarman) Hatfield.

July 31, 2015

Dear Donna and family, I was so saddened to hear of Roscoe's passing. Many years ago early in my career I rented you and Roscoe a small house on Beacon Hill. You and Jan T, your former landlord (who lost her battle with cancer three years ago), are part of my history. My thoughts are with you. Sally W, Boston

Jocelyn Hamlar

July 31, 2015

I had the distinct honor of meeting Roscoe many years ago when he served on an executive committee at United Community Planning Corporation where I worked at the time. Over the years, I have come to know and admire him even more as the companion of my dear friend, Donna. To Donna and the Trimmier, Snowden and Merritt families I offer my deepest condolences and prayers for peace in your hearts.

Karen Calloway

July 31, 2015

Very sorry to hear of your loss! I send sincere sympathy to Leigh & all related family.

Ruby Merritt

July 30, 2015

The blessings of knowing you and you trusting my son with the love of our beautiful daughter and grand daughter! You were a man of true integrity and I am grateful for our children and their future ! Thank you is minimal words for the admiration I carry of the man and the absolute devotion to your baby girls! Ruby

Leigh Merritt

July 30, 2015

It is still so hard to believe that you are really gone. Life and the world are so different without you. There are no words to convey the gratitude, do justice for the bond we share nor express the pain and loss we feel. You are irreplaceable to me, your grandchild, family & friends. We will be stewards of your memory, legacy, lessons and message. I will always remember your passion for life, leadership, bravery and courage despite adversity and challenge. I am grateful for the quality time we had together and that the last words we exchanged were "I love you".
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine upon your face. And rains fall upon your face. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars." Irish blessing

Steve Perlman

July 30, 2015

I was so saddened to learn about Roscoe's passing. He and I were friends at Ropes & Gray for nearly 35 years, and we shared many laughs on many topics. I particularly remember once in the 1990s (before the firm had entirely shed its "white shoe" reputation) when he, I and a woman partner were taking an elevator down from a firm meeting and he deadpanned "Well, here we are, a typical cross-section of Ropes and Gray." He was an officer, a gentleman, and a wonderful partner & friend, and we'll miss him greatly.

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