Merle Ann "Shepard" Salling's obituary , Passed away on April 6, 2025 in Portland, Connecticut

Merle Ann "Shepard" Salling

March 31, 1930 - April 6, 2025 (95 years old)

Portland, Connecticut

Merle Ann "Shepard" Salling's obituary , Passed away on April 6, 2025 in Portland, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spencer Funeral Home

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Merle Ann "Shepard" Salling

March 31, 1930 - April 6, 2025 (95 years old)

Portland, Connecticut

Merle Ann Salling Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Ann Salling (Portland, Connecticut), who passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merle Ann Salling or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Shepard and Gladys Shepard; her husband Paul Salling; her daughter Barbara Salling; and her brothers, Bruce Shepard (Barbara Shepard), John (Edith Salling), Fred (Florence Salling), Charles (Georgia Wolfe) and Paul Wolfe.

She is survived by: her children, Todd Salling, Claire Salling, Donna Chalmers, Paul Salling and Karen Dansereau (Richard Dansereau); her grandchildren, Danielle, Paul Botwick, Kristen, Katie Dansereau and Rebecca Chalmers; her sister Gail Kuzmak (David); and her nieces and nephews, Edie, Ginny, Paula, Elaine, Charlie, Janice, Fred, John, MaryAnn, Scott, Ethan, Beth, Melinda and Jay.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spencer Funeral Home



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Congregational Church of Portland
554 Main St, Portland, CT 06480

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