James M. “Jim” Merrick, 63, of Haverhill, MA, passed away Tuesday January 25, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Chester, NH. He was born on February 27, 1958 in Manchester, NH, a son of Lester and Lea (Houston) Merrick. James worked in heating and cooling for 30 years at Betterflow HVAC in Haverhill, MA. He was an avid Boston Bruins fan. Jim loved to listen to country music, making people laugh, and going fishing. He also loved going to the beach especially during the Seafood Festival which he attended with his two closest friends, Joe Bolis and Dana Noury.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Morrison and husband Justin of Chester, a brother, Ronald Merrick and wife Marion of Haverhill, MA, three sisters, Gloria Mottram of Amherst, NH, Linda Custeau and husband Bob of Salem, NH, and Brenda Andrukaitis of VT and former husband Dana Andrukaitis of Haverhill, MA; brother-in-law Jim Rzepka of Sun City, CA, former longtime partner and mother of his daughter, Patricia Noury of Haverhill, MA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim was predeceased by a brother, Lester Merrick and two sisters Betty Ann Merrick and Eunice Rzepka.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held privately by the family at a later date.