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Patrick Merrick Obituary
Patrick was born in Worcester on June 1, 1997 the son of Sean C. Merrick and Aimee E. Murphrey. He had attended Our Lady of the Angels School as a young boy and had graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School last year where he majored in Welding. Following graduation he continued to work at Ranger Automation Company in Shrewsbury where he had previously held a Co-Op position during school.
Patrick was an adventurous young man. He began riding ATV's at the age of 6 and over the years enjoyed overnight ATV trips with his father and close friends, as well as several trips to Pismo Beach CA. Patrick loved the thrill of riding motorcycles. He was always looking forward to upgrading to the next better bike. He was passionate about snowboarding, so much that he welded his own rail for practice at home. From an early age he participated in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and as a teenager he was a member of the Worcester Sea Cadets (CL-144) division. He successfully completed an intense basic training, Master of Arms training, and earned a certificate of advancement to Seaman Apprentice. Patrick was an avid traveler and traveled to many places during his life, though he was most fond of trips to California, Florida, Maine, and Bermuda. Family was important to Patrick. He cherished the time he spent with his family, with Carlie McArdle his girlfriend of 2 years and her family, and his close friends, including Adam Wilcox, Josh Willis, Austin Lamonda and Mo Aldarawcheh.
He will forever be missed by his father, Sean Merrick and his wife Crystal; his mother, Aimee Murphrey and her boyfriend Steve Marusak; his sisters Abagail and Olivia Merrick; maternal grandparents, Linda Murphrey, John Murphrey and his husband Randy Shore; paternal grandparents Hallet Merrick and Grayce Merrick, and step grandmother Pauline Merrick; his great grandmother, June Merrick; his beloved girlfriend Carlie McArdle and her family; many aunts and uncles, cousins, and countless friends.
Patrick is predeceased by his Great-Grandparents, Leo and Teresa DiPinto
Visiting hours will be on Monday, May 16th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at the CALLAHAN-FAY & CASWELL FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Beginning at 6:30pm there will be a time to share stories and memories of Patrick. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 17th at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1220 Main St., Worcester. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patrick's name to GoFundMe page created by Our Lady of The Angels: www.gofundme.com/23yknjk4
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Merrick
The Naughton Family
May 17, 2016
May God bless you and give you strength at this time of need. Our family wishes peace for you all including Patrick.
A mom
May 16, 2016
Putting such a beautiful face and legacy to such a tragic illness takes such courage, strength and love. So many people you will never know are thanking you for sharing these words. May love and memories guide you through the sadness. You are helping others with your candor.
James&Carol Devlin
May 16, 2016
Hal&Pauline
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
James Carol Devlin
May 16, 2016
Hal,our sincere syphathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
James Carol Devlin
Katherine Berberian
May 16, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest condolences. Our son George had gotten very close to Patrick these past 6 months and took this very hard, our hearts go out to you all and your in our prayers.
George and Katherine Berberian
May 16, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to say. We will keep you in our prayers - Dana, John and Zack Mauro (OLA and Scouts)
Christine Brown
May 16, 2016
Aimee - I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan O'Brien
May 16, 2016
Sean, Aimee and all those who loved Patrick, we are holding you up in prayer. It can be difficult to find God at a time like this, but if you seek him with all your heart you will find him. (Jeremiah 29:13) Dan & Susan O'Brien
Vicki Bayrouty
May 16, 2016
My heart aches for you Sean and Amy and your families. You were wonderful parents and I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 16, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lisa Robinson
May 16, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. My son Jacob was friends with Patrick and speaks so highly of him, what a great young man he was. Sending thoughts of comfort and peace to all and especially to Patrick.
Lisa & Jacob Robinson
Rose (Auntie Rosie) Hallen
May 15, 2016
Aimee, I'm very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bart Oconnell
May 15, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan DiPinto
May 15, 2016
We are deeply grateful to have had Partick in our life. We also find comfort in knowing that his spirit will be with us always. He will forever be in our hearts. Uncle Danny and Aunt Susan
Smokin CoteGirl
May 15, 2016
We were online friends. Always a gentleman, always a friend. My heart is broken. Rest in peace.
Kevin & Dee Hastings
May 15, 2016
Our sincere sympathy for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kevin & Dee
May 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss and the battle your son faced daily with depression. I hope that his story will help others struggling with the same afflictions going forward. May he be at peace now -
A mom
riends from brookfield
May 14, 2016
Hal & Pauline,
e were sad to read about the loss of your handsome grandson. Always remember that love never dies!!! He is with you,every second,of everyday. We hope and pray, he is happy now,with
a mother
May 14, 2016
May his memory be eternal.
Every Parent ~
May 14, 2016
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Your recent loss of your son whose tragic death at such a youthful age is definitely in the category of those hard losses.
We ask for God's blessings on your family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence by remembering you do not walk alone. - In deepest sympathy,
Mary Willis
May 14, 2016
My sincere sympathy for the family & friends of Pat. Pat was such a ray of sunshine. He came to my house frequently close friend to my son Joshua & Ben Willis. This is a great loss for us. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. He will be greatly missed.
Tracy Mercadante (Mandella)
May 13, 2016
My deepest sympathy for Patrick's family & close friends
Someone once said the tale of Peter Pan came from a boy dying (which means he would never grow old) tinker bell being an angel watching over the boy for eternity in a magical place where he would be happy & free
Tonight is my first chance to truly process Patrick's loss.. I prefer to see him forever as Peter Pan for the qualities he shared in his short years.. Courage.. Humor/smile.. Free spirit .. Beautiful heart.. Prayers & thoughts to all whose lives he touched.. He will forever be that happy mischievous little boy to me
Tam Nguyen
May 13, 2016
We offer our sincere condolences to Ms. Murphrey and her family. Our prayers are with her, Patrick Merrick and the rest of her family.
Kevin Matthews
May 13, 2016
To the Marrick and Murphrey Families,
Our sincere sympathies on the of the loss of your beloved son, brother and grandson.
May you find some small measure of peace in the memories that you have of his brief time on this earth.
Sincerely,
Kevin (Matthews) & John (Van Buskirk)
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