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Stuart H. Merrifield, 91, of Hopkinton, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Born in Vermont, he was the son of the late Frank and Mable (Blair) Merrifield. He was the husband of the late Doris W. Wright who passed in 2001.

A Hopkinton resident since 1940, he was an army veteran and a member of the John Warren Lodge, the VFW of Ashland #2331, and the Couples Club. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and golfing.

He is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Merrifield of Hopkinton, Frank Merrifield and his wife Dorothy of Snellville, GA., 2 daughters, Nancy J. Ring and her late husband David of Westborough, and Lois A. Hansen and her late husband Dennis of Danvers. He also leaves behind his brother in law, William Wright and his wife June of Hopedale, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 4-7p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Milford VNA and Hospice, 37 Birch St. Milford, MA. 01757 or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood St. Hopkinton, MA. 01748, or Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St. Hopkinton, MA. 01748.