David M. Merchant ’59

David M. Merchant ’59, of Little Compton, R.I., formerly of Barrington, R.I.; Oct. 2. He was employed with Citizens Bank for 36 years, holding titles of vice president and trust officer. For many years he was treasurer for the Audubon Society of R.I., where he was instrumental in facilitating the building of a nature center in Bristol, R.I. He was also treasurer of the Brown Club of R.I., where he enjoyed helping produce the annual Brown Pops Concert, and of the Acoaxet Club in Westport Harbor, Mass. He enjoyed skating on Killingly Pond, skiing, boating, golf, and tennis. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter Rebecca Merchant ’82; a son; and three grandchildren.