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Stuart Merchant Obituary
MILLBURY - Stuart J. Merchant, Sr., 85, formerly of Auburn and Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014.
His wife of 23 years Gloria M. (Vitale) Merchant predeceased him in 1974. He leaves five children, Stuart J. Merchant, Jr. and his wife Elaine of Spencer, Josephine F. Cummings and her husband Robert of Rutland, Virginia A. Nugent and her husband Paul of Westborough, Arthur J. Merchant of Barre and Susan L. Wians and her husband Glenn of Millbury. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. A brother Charles W. Marchand and two sisters, Fernande Gleason and Alma Smith predeceased him.
Stuart was born in Worcester, son of Desire and Josephine (Dionne) Merchant and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a truck driver for many years retiring from Red Star Express, and prior to that he worked at Consolidated Beverage and P.S. Dubrey Trucking. He was member of the Auburn Lodge of Elks and was very active at the former Westborough Speedway.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, August 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at CALLAHAN, FAY & CASWELL FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 4th at 10:30 am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701.
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for Stuart Merchant
August 5, 2014
Art, Christina, Courtney and Ashley, Our condolences to you at the passing of Stu. May loving memories comfort you.
Love, George and Jackie Mioglionico
August 3, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss Larry Anderson
Norman May
August 3, 2014
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Merchant family.
August 3, 2014
Sorry for your loss
Carol Merchant
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Courtney
August 3, 2014
Love you Grampy.
Sharon
August 2, 2014
Sue & Glenn - We're gonna miss Stu soooo much! You both took such great care of him! He was lucky to have you both in his life. He will certainly be missed at Dee's Place! Love Sharon, Louise & Frank
Tracy McDuffie
August 2, 2014
Glenn and Susan and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything we can do to help.
Mike, Tracy and Xavian
vicki (Petniunas) Stacy
July 31, 2014
Ginny and Artie,family
I am so sorry for your loss. He always made me laugh, esp. when we were working on the race car #19
Debbie
July 31, 2014
So deeply sorry for you loss. I did not know your Dad, however, I'm so sorry for this terrible mishap. May you find peace in all your wonderful memories.
Paul E. FREEMAN;JR.
July 31, 2014
Cherished our long discussions down at Polly's, you were always a true friend to the Freeman family!I wish you "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and to the family, my deepest sympathy, your Dad was one of a kind!
Sandy Ackerman
July 31, 2014
Arthur and family. Memories are cherished forever, God bless you and your family, dad will be watching over you always. Rob, San, Meg and Robby
RIP Stuart
Janet Fournier
July 31, 2014
Susan and Glenn,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am just so devastated for you. I adored your dad and I will miss him very much.
Love Janet
Paula Cummings
July 31, 2014
Dear Jo and Family, All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time ... May you find peace knowing you now have a very special Angel watching over you.
Kim Vitale
July 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
dad at his favorite breakfast shop
susan wians
July 30, 2014
Joyce and Fred Axelson-Lorch
July 30, 2014
Dear Josephine, Jay and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you walk through the loss of your Dad/Grandfather....May the love of family and friends sustain you through this time.
July 29, 2014
Dear Susan and Glen, My prayers are with you during this time. Stu is now your guardian angel as you were his. LuAnne Pond
Danny & Rita Chaousis
July 29, 2014
Dear Ginny, Paul sr. Tom, Sean & Paul jr.
No words can even begin to express our deepest, most sincere sadness for your devestating loss. but please know that our daily thoughts & prayers are with all of you today, tomorrow and all the days that follow during this very difficult time.
May your your new angel always watch over and smile down on all of you.
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