William M. Merrill ’64

William M. Merrill ’64, of Elkins, W. Va.; July 5, of cancer. Working with his father on the dairy farm, he gained satisfaction from working with heavy equipment and went on to become an expert equipment operator in the fields of trucking, quarry operations, excavation, and road systems. He worked throughout the New England states as well as in Alaska and West Virginia prior to retiring. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed gardening, reading newspapers, and solving crossword puzzles. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three sons; two daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister and brother-in-law.