Joan M. Merritt Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan M. Merritt in Beverly, Massachusetts, born in Wellesley, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard H. Bennett and Sadie Bennett (Doyle); her son T. J. Merritt; her brothers, Joseph Bennett, Robert Bennett and Richard Bennett; and her pet Snoots.

She is survived by: her husband Travis M. Merritt; her sons, Ronald Spilman (Joanne) of Saugus, Kenneth Spilman (Sharon) of Derry, NH and Shawn Merritt (Whitney) of Ayer; her grandchildren, Melissa, Rene, Hannah and Zachary; and her great grandchildren, Joshua, Andrew, Ryan, Blake and Aisley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Donnell Funeral and Cremation Service

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Thu

June 29

Visitation

O'Donnell Cremations-Funerals
167 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923

Fri

June 30

Funeral Mass

St. Rose of Lima Parish
12 Park St, Topsfield, MA 01983

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June 30

Graveside service

Pine Grove Cemetery
8 Haverhill Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

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