John Merrill

John P. "Pete" Merrill of Horton Brook, Town of Colchester, a farmer and lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. He was 74.

The son of Vivian E. Bowers Merrill and the late John G. Merrill, he was born March 7, 1938 in Horton Brook, NY.

Pete operated Merrill's Farm in Horton Brook. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. He will be remembered for this roadside stacked wood pile.

Survivors include his mother, Vivian E. Merrill of Horton Brook, NY; two sisters, Ellen Asprion of Horton Brook, NY and Elizabeth Hutchinson of Chamblee, GA; one brother, Arthur Merrill of Downsville, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father John G. Merrill; two sisters, Bernita Bussfeld and Muriel Gilbert; one brother, Malcolm Merrill; and his fiancé, Deanna Currie.

Visitation will be private.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Pete's name may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice 542 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave. Roscoe, NY. 607-498-4929 or 845-439-5200 www-Harris-FH.com