Carl Merrill Passes at 88
Carl Merrill, 1924-2013
Alderman Carleton P. Merrill, a lifelong Newton resident, died on Jan 23, 2013. He was 88.
Carleton was elected 13 times to serve as an Aldermen-at-Large from Ward 1 in Newton. His first term was the 1950-1951 term. He then skipped a few years and served 3 terms from 1956 – 1961. In 1962 he became the Veterans Agent for the City and served in that role until 1995 when he retired. Upon retirement he again ran as an Aldermen from Ward 1 and served 8 1/2 terms from 1996 until his death. Carleton graduated from Newton High in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II.
An avid stock car racing fan, Carleton had owned and raced his own car. He was a NASCAR official and had officiated at Norwood, Westborough and Thompson Speedways and had officiated at the Daytona 500 several times. Carleton was also a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 48.
He is survived by his wife Treva (Rector) Merrill, his sister Jane Merrill of Newton and his sister in law of Eva Austin of Wilmington DE. He was the brother of the late Edward Merrill.
A funeral service will be held on Tues Jan 29 at 11 AM in the Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 Walnut St Newton Centre followed by interment with Military Honors. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be in the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home 465 Centre St. NEWTON CORNER on Mon from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Assoc 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.