Sharon Merrill Obituary

Age - 74

October 7, 2023

Methuen, MA

Sharon D (Shea) Merrill, 74, of Lawrence, MA, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA She was the wife of Daniel J Merrill Born and raised in Malden, the daughter of Dawn (Jillette) and Emilio Medugno, Sharon was a graduate of Malden High School She worked in bookkeeping for many years, until her retirement, for the Boy Scouts of Lawrence After her wedding to Daniel, they settled in Lawrence where they raised their children In her free time, Sharon enjoyed time with her family, especially during the holidays, as these were opportunities to see everyone "Camp" was her home away from home for thirty-six years There her friends became her "family " The "sewing circle" shared many laughs, struggles and much love Her grandchildren and children loved their special place with their Nannie Sharon was predeceased by her siblings, Michael, Nicholas, Carmen, and Curt In addition to her husband, Daniel, Sharon is survived by her children, Kimberly Merrill of Lawrence, Christopher Merrill and his wife Brenda of Danville, NH, Stacy Giordano and her husband Lonnie of Haverhill, MA, Shawn Merrill and his partner Loretta Bonfiglioli of Hingham, MA, Jason Merrill and his wife Ann of Salem, NH; grandchildren, Jacobe and his fiance Amber, Taryn and her partner Eric, Jannelle and her fiance Brett, Troy, Sarinya, Marissa, Arianna, Amelia-Faith; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Colt, Lilah, Cali, Luca; siblings, Emilio and his wife Angela, Rita and her husband Roger, Carole and her husband Larry, Jack and his wife Lynn, Cheryle and her husband Al, Christopher and his wife Debbie, Mark, Dawn and her husband Denny, and Danielle; and many nieces, nephews and cousins Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, October 8, 2023, between 3:00-6:00 PM at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen Those wishing to attend her funeral mass should gather at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 9, 2023, with a funeral mass being celebrated at 11:00 AM at St Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen

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