Kaplan, Merrie (Longley) of Palm City, FL on Sunday, June 7th, 2015. Beloved wife of Stephen J. Kaplan. Loving daughter of the late Dr. Grant F. Longley former Director of Athletics Dean College and Marion (Bryant) Longley. Devoted sister of Grant F Longley Jr. and wife AnnMarie of Estero, FL, Mark C. Longley and wife Peggy of Sandwich NH and Sandra Longley Gallagher and husband William of Afton, VA. Merrie was the beloved aunt of Peter Raubenheimer, Randall Longley, Mitchell Longley, Wendy Raubenheimer and Lauren Longley. She will be missed by her dog-Baron. Merrie was an airline flight attendant with American Airlines for 37 years and was respected and cared for by crew and passengers alike. She is loved and will be missed by many friends and family. Services will be held at Temple Emmanuel 60 Tudor Street, Chelsea, MA on Friday, June 12 at 11AM. Interment in Beth Israel Cemetery, Everett, MA. Memorial Observance to be held FL. Contributions in Merrie’s name may be made to the Temple Emmanuel 60 Tudor Street, Chelsea, MA 02150.