Nancy L. (Talbot) Merrill, 79, of Hudson and formerly of Kingston, NH and West Newbury, MA, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
A resident of Hudson for many years, Nancy was born in Cortland, New York on August 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Wright and Agnes Talbot and was wife of the late Delbert John “Del” Merrill Jr. She grew up in McGraw, NY and attended McGraw Central School. After graduation in 1954, Nancy attended New York State University at Cobleskill where she studied Nursery Education. She taught at various preschools and also worked at Traveler’s Insurance and Brown University. Nancy then accepted a position at Northeast National Bank which later became Fleet Bank as a Loan Administrator and retired from the bank after 21 years. She also worked part time for three years at Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Nancy was an active volunteer at Merrill-Johnson Early Childhood Program, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Meals on Wheels, Anne Marie House and the First Baptist Church of Hudson. She was involved in Circle of Home and Family (formerly Extension Service) and wrote several programs for the New Hampshire Chapter.
Mrs. Merrill was a member of Friends of the Library and the Hudson Historical Society. She served as secretary for the Vermont/New Hampshire American Baptist Women and for several years published their newsletter. Nancy held several offices in BAFTA, the ladies group at First Baptist Church, and headed up the making of “Ugly Quilts” which are sleeping bags for the homeless. She played the Dulcimer with a local group of Dulcimer players and was involved in the Inspire Group (Pulmonary Support Group) and served as their secretary.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 36 years “Del” Merrill who died July 10, 1994; and a sister-in-law, Pauline Merritt.
Members of her family include her daughter and son-in-law, Meriba G. and James Johnson of Manchester, NH; two grandchildren, Alyssa Johnson and Nicholas Johnson both of Manchester; a brother John Talbot and his wife Janice of New York; four sisters-in-law and their husbands, Meriba and Paul Killiam of Exeter, NH, Beverly and Frank Purstell of Virginia, Jean and John Ward of North Carolina and the Rev. Genevieve and Herman DeHoog of Florida; a brother-in-law, Dr. Will D. Merritt of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews including her niece, Deborah Ward Hoglund with whom she shared her home for several years; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Nancy enjoyed visiting her family and loved having them visit her.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, March 31st from 5 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street, Hudson, Friday, April 1st at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. A Graveside Service and Interment will take place at McGrawville Cemetery in McGraw, NY. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
