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MERRICK--Etan. Born on February 24, 1944 in Mora, Sweden, Etan Merrick passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. A devoted mother and cherished aunt, godparent, and friend, Etan was loved for her generosity, courage, quick wit, and sense of adventure. Her kindness and vivacious spirit had no bounds, and she had the most captivating presence. She was also a patron of the arts and an exceptional artist herself. Etan worked as an interior designer for many years and always had a keen aesthetic eye, collected antiques and unique art pieces, and created elegant gatherings. She also served as chairperson for both the Ma-Yi Theater Company and Daytop Village Foundation and found great meaning in helping others. Etan is survived by her children, Christian, Marguerita, and Olivia, extended family in Sweden, and many dear friends.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 1, 2023.

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Robert W Buckingham

October 30, 2023

Etan was a wonderful kind generous woman. I will miss her friendship and the memories of our trip to Paros ,GREECE. your memory is a blessing.

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Robert Buckingham PHD

October 30, 2023

Etan was a wonderful, kind an generous woman. I will always cherish our friendship and time in NYC and Paros Greece.
RIP my dear friend.

Robert W Buckingham

Pluto Stålberg

August 4, 2023

We will remember Etan as a very good charming friend.
Kristina and Pluto Stålberg, Mora Sweden

Susanna Aronson

August 3, 2023

Etan, my eternal role model and much-loved aunt. That you are no longer with us is unimaginable. I will never forget you. You have had such a big impact on my life. Love you now and into eternity.

Harriet Vinocur

August 3, 2023

Etan was a combination of beauty and intelligence. We go back a long time from our early days in Mora. I will miss her.

Magnus Aronson

August 2, 2023

You will remain, auntie.

Birgitta Aronson

August 2, 2023

I miss you so much my dear sister in law

Harriet Norris

August 1, 2023

I had the good fortune to serve under Etan´s leadership on the board of Daytop Village.
She was inspirational in so many ways, working tirelessly to secure a future for the many residents in treatment at Daytop while also helping struggling theater groups to grow and prosper. Etan adored her family, and showered her friends with good company, sage advice and much laughter. She had an incredible talent for bringing out the best in people and was even able to make an opera-lover of me! I continue to miss her, and I will never forget her.

Jamie Covello

August 1, 2023

I have such lovely memories of Etan! She was a wonderful friend with whom I served with at Daytop Village Foundation on committees and the Board for many years. She was a caring friend offering perspective and wisdom throughout my times with her. I have missed her presence in recent years and now we all must truly say goodbye. She will continue to be an Angel in the lives of those she dearly loved. She will always be with us.
My deep sympathy to her dearest, closest friends and family. You are all in my prayers.
Warm wishes,
Jamie Covello

Vincent F. Pitta

August 1, 2023

Etan was a wonderful and inspiring human being and a dedicated and hard working fellow member of the Daytop Village Foundation Board of Trustees. The world will be darker and a lesser place without her.

Jon Maas

August 1, 2023

She was a lovely, charming woman.

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