Alton F. Merrill

SABATTUS – Alton F. Merrill, 89, a lifelong resident of Sabattus (Webster), passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at Marshwood Nursing Home.

He was born Jan. 27, 1935 to Arlene and George Merrill in Webster (Sabattus). Alton was a 1954 graduate of Lisbon High School where he played hockey.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was in the Army Reserves. On Sept. 26, 1959 he married his wife of 64 years, Judith Page. Alton ran the family dairy farm until he sold the herd in 1986, at which time he continued to cut hay and went to work as a sawyer for Bickford’s Sawmill retiring in 2000.

He is survived by his wife Judith, of Sabattus; daughter, Suzanne, sons George and Daniel (Nancy) Merrill all of Sabattus; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren with a third on the way.

He was predeceased by his parents; and sisters Patricia Fenimore and Beverly Coburn.

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A burial will take place at a later date at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sabattus. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252. 207-353-4951