Sandra J. “Sandy” Merritt, 63, of Haverhill, died Sunday morning, November 1, at Penacook Place Nursing Home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Haverhill July 14, 1952, daughter of the late Walter L. and Marilyn C. (Harrigan) Merritt. Educated in the Haverhill school system, Sandy graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1970 and earned her Nursing Degree from Northern Essex Community College in 1972. For 43 years she was employed as a Nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, a career she took great pride in. Sandy spent the majority of her career as an oncology nurse, doing what she loved best: caring for her patients. Sandy enjoyed traveling and getting together with family. She travelled to a number of places, including Las Vegas, Aruba, Hawaii, and Alaska. Some of her fondest memories were the Vegas trips with “Aunt Ellie and Uncle Dick.” Sandy especially enjoyed taking trips to Cape Cod during the summertime with her parents. One of Sandy's favorite activities was watching her beloved Red Sox and Patriots. She embraced any opportunity to watch Red Sox games and discuss the team with her family. Sandy is survived by a sister, Robin L. Favor and her husband Bryan J. of Groveland, a brother, Walter L. Merritt and his wife Kimberly A. of Haverhill, and four nieces, Lauren E. and Meghan M. Merritt, Michelle L. and Bryanna L. Favor. The family wishes to thank the staff of NorthEast Rehab and Penacook Place for their kindness and compassion both for Sandy and her family. Special thanks to the staff at Holy Family Hospital for taking care of “their own” with tender, loving care. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday morning, November 4, at 11:00 at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Contributions in her memory may be made to Dana Farber Community Cancer Care, 25 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, or Penacook Place Nursing Home, 150 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Visitation
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Services
Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday morning, November 4, at 11:00 at the Funeral Home.
Interment
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Visitation
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Services
Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday morning, November 4, at 11:00 at the Funeral Home.
Interment
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Sandra J. “Sandy” Merritt, 63, of Haverhill, died Sunday morning, November 1, at Penacook Place Nursing Home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Haverhill July 14, 1952, daughter of the late Walter L. and Marilyn C. (Harrigan) Merritt. Educated in the Haverhill school system, Sandy graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1970 and earned her Nursing Degree from Northern Essex Community College in 1972. For 43 years she was employed as a Nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, a career she took great pride in. Sandy spent the majority of her career as an oncology nurse, doing what she loved best: caring for her patients. Sandy enjoyed traveling and getting together with family. She travelled to a number of places, including Las Vegas, Aruba, Hawaii, and Alaska. Some of her fondest memories were the Vegas trips with “Aunt Ellie and Uncle Dick.” Sandy especially enjoyed taking trips to Cape Cod during the summertime with her parents. One of Sandy's favorite activities was watching her beloved Red Sox and Patriots. She embraced any opportunity to watch Red Sox games and discuss the team with her family. Sandy is survived by a sister, Robin L. Favor and her husband Bryan J. of Groveland, a brother, Walter L. Merritt and his wife Kimberly A. of Haverhill, and four nieces, Lauren E. and Meghan M. Merritt, Michelle L. and Bryanna L. Favor. The family wishes to thank the staff of NorthEast Rehab and Penacook Place for their kindness and compassion both for Sandy and her family. Special thanks to the staff at Holy Family Hospital for taking care of “their own” with tender, loving care. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday morning, November 4, at 11:00 at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Contributions in her memory may be made to Dana Farber Community Cancer Care, 25 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, or Penacook Place Nursing Home, 150 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Visitation
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Services
Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday morning, November 4, at 11:00 at the Funeral Home.
Interment
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Visitation
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her calling hours on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Services
Her Funeral Service will be Wednesday morning, November 4, at 11:00 at the Funeral Home.
Interment
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
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