MEREL CAYNE

CAYNE--Merel. Merel Cayne, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023 in Palm Beach, Florida. Merel was born in Chicago on May 28, 1931 to parents Maurice and Jean Cayne and was later joined by brother Jimmy. She led a vibrant and impactful life that included commercial and philanthropic achievements and many meaningful and enduring relationships. She lived most of her adult life in New York City, moving there in 1964. She loved New York intensely, and she embraced its pace and energy from the day she arrived. Merel was a successful entrepreneur, co-founding and co-running a business, BrenMer Industries, at a time when that was extremely rare for women. Merel had a ready laugh and irrepressible spirit. She enjoyed socializing with friends and relatives, whether at parties or while traveling. She was an avid reader who loved music, playing the piano, dancing, movies, theatre, politics, fashion, peonies, humor, looking at the ocean, and adventure. Merel was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and "Aunt Merel". She is survived by her three children David M. Perry (wife Laura), Richard Perry (wife Lisa), and Jennifer Perry; five grandchildren David C. Perry, Samantha David (husband James), Amanda Perry, Cameron Perry, and William Perry; and two great granddaughters Sage David and Miriam David. There will be a celebration of Merel's life in New York on Wednesday, June 21.