Merrill H. Barber, Jr.

1948 - 2007  (59 years)

• Name	Merrill H. Barber  [1]
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	10 Feb 1948	Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 Jul 2007  [4]
  Person ID	I83909	Descendants of William Hascall of Fontmell Magna (1490-1542)
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2017

  
  

  Father	Merrill Haskell Barber, Sr.,   b. 14 Jul 1918, Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont d. 7 May 1989 (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Living
  Family ID	F6716	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	... ...
  Children	1. Heather Kathleen Barber   2. Caron Patricia Barber
  Family ID	F38610	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Jun 2017

  
  

  Family 2	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living
  Family ID	F38611	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Jun 2017

  
  

• Notes

  Brattleboro Reformer (VT) July 9, 2007 WESTMORELAND, N.H. -- Merrill H. "Mezzy" Barber Jr., 59, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 4, 2007, after a fall at his home. He was born on Feb 10, 1948, in Brattleboro, Vt., the only son of Merrill H. and Bernice (Waite) Barber. He spent his youth in Brattleboro and was educated in the Brattleboro schools. He graduated from Brattleboro Union High School, Class of 1966. Soon after graduation, Mr. Barber enlisted in the Army where he was assigned to the 1st Air Calvary in the Vietnam war. From 1966 to 1969, he served his country with distinction and honor as a sharpshooter and received the Good Conduct, National Defense, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign medals. After he was honorably discharged, Mr. Barber went to Boston University where he received a B.A. degree in 1973. Mr. Barber was employed by the Monadnock Shopper for 16 years. He used his unique skills in art and business as an advertising executive. He was well known in the advertising community and will be missed by all his colleagues. He was one of the founders of the Keene Area North Branch Bowmans Club. He was an avid hunter and loved to be on the golf course. He also enjoyed drawing and painting. As a young boy, he was a ski jumper, following in the footsteps of his father, who was a two-time Harris Hill Ski Jump champion. Mr. Barber is survived by four daughters, Heather Kathleen Barber of Telluride, Colo., Caron Patricia Barber of Portland, Maine, Amanda Joan Barber of Phoenix, and Alisha May Barber of Spofford. He also leaves behind his former wife of 20 years, Anita J. (Lewis) Barber of Spofford. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Cheshire Family Funeral Home , 46 South Winchester St., West Swanzey. The Rev. Craig Fisher of Beth-El Bible Church in Surry, will officiate. Burial will take place in the family lot at Morningside Cemetery in Brattleboro. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers and personal wishes of condolences will gladly be accepted. Arrangements are under the care of CHESHIRE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Online condolences may be sent to www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.u

  
  

• Sources

  [S28647] Marriage certificate, Vermont, Merrill H. Barber, Jr. and Anita J. Lewis. [S80962] Birth certificate, Vermont, Douglas Waldon Haskell. [S8479] Birth record, Vermont, Merrill Haskell Barber II (Reliability: 0). Name: Merrill Haskell Barber II Gender: Male Birth Date: 10 Feb 1948 Birth Facility: Other Birth Town: Brattleboro Birth County: Windham Mother's Maiden Name: Waite Mother's Name: Bernice Ruth Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts Mother's Residence: Brattleboro Father's Name: Merrill Haskell Barber Father's Birthplace: Vermont Event Type: Certificate of Birth [S35976] Obituary, Brattleboro Reformer (VT), Merrill H. Barber, Jr., (July 9, 2007).