Robert T. Merriman, 73, of Little Compton, passed away on February 12, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the son of Mary Ann (Thayer) Makepeace of Little Compton and the late Harold Merriman III.
Mr. Merriman was born in Providence and had been a lifelong resident of Little Compton. Prior to retirement, he worked as a self-employed painter. He enjoyed fishing, boating and shooting. A wrestler and football player for Providence Country Day where he was part of the 1968 undefeated football team and later inducted into their Athletics Hall of Fame. An avid collector, Robert enjoyed collecting many items; from coral and sea glass to paintings and stamps. And he loved his friends and family very much.
Survivors along with his mother include his 2 sons: Geoffrey A. Merriman of Bridgewater and Stephen H. Merriman of Fall River; a brother: Charles Makepeace of Little Compton; 2 sisters: Jennifer Berube and Holly Gessner of Maine; grandson: Calin Merriman; along with nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Lindsey Abrams and step-son of the late William N. Makepeace.
Services are private.