pMerilyn A Snyder, 78, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Massena passed away early Monday morning, December 5, 2016./ppShe was born on July 21, 1938 to William and Hilda (Bell) Gilmore, in Potsdam, NY. She was a homemaker and previously worked as an Ophthalmologist assistant. Merilyn enjoyed being with family, visiting friends and taking care of her dog Buddy. She was proud that she visited all 48 mainland states. She was an accomplished tap ballet dancer, bowler and knitter. /ppOn August 9, 1980, she married William Snyder and celebrated 31 years together until his passing./ppMerilyn is survived by her children, Rick (Ellie) Snyder, Sandy (Dominic) Hayes, Randy (Tammy) Snyder, Lisa (Chuck) Soderstrom, Tim (Holly) Snyder, Carolyn (Jim) Compeau and Tony (Christine) Smith, 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren./ppShe was preceded by her daughter Tammy Snyder./ppThere will be no calling hours per her wishes./ppIn lieu of flowers, donations may be in her name to pancan.org “Pancreatic Cancer Action Network”./p
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