pMerle C Eddy, of Centerville, MA died on April 1st, 2016. He was born in Watertown, NY in 1927 and lived there with his parents, Garrett and Myrtle Eddy, brother Fred and sisters, Katherine, Alberta and Marjorie. Merle attended Watertown High School and then joined the US Navy where he served in both WW II and the Korean conflict. After leaving the Navy he received a BA in Education from Oswego College then taught 6th grade in Dexter, NY. He continued his post graduate education in Guidance from St Lawrence University and worked at Sackets Harbor Central High School / Lyme Central High School as a Guidance Counselor. Merle with his wife Barbara, raised their family in Adams Center, NY. After retiring they relocated to Centerville, MA. Merle was active in the church where he served as treasurer and participated in the chimes choir. He also loved traveling around the country with his wife and visiting their children and other relatives. He is predeceased by his wife Barbara and daughter Christine. He is survived by his six children, Dorothy Rumrill (Mike), Beth-Anne Allen, Rick Allen (Sandie), Linda Dowe (Peter), George Allen and William Eddy (Sandra), nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held late Spring in Carthage, NY./p
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