Pearle Cogswell Merrill passed away on June 29 at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was born on Nov. 26, 1929 to the late Walter Merle Cogswell and Mildred Morse.
Pearle grew up in Gardiner and attended the local schools. She married her husband, Henry Merrill, in 1949 after having met in school. Together they had six children, and her family was what she loved most. Pearle lived a simple life, was there to raise her children, and liked staying close to home. She enjoyed trips to visit the countryside and going on picnics with her family. Gardening was important to her, as well as bird watching, cooking, and baking – Pearle was famous for her spice cake.
Pearle is predeceased by her husband, Henry; sons, Joel Henry Merrill and Jason Jay Merrill, sister, Minnie Kaska; and brother, Eugene Cogswell.
She is survived by children, Daniel Merrill and Janet Dwelley of Thomaston, Katherine Lynne Dudley, Henry Merrill II and wife Shannon of Waldoboro, and Matthew Merrill of Portland; sisters, Betty Fielder of Florida, Louise Toulouse of Florida, and Joyce James of Jefferson; grandchildren, Michelle Dudley, Robin Dudley and Martinique Merrill; and nine great-grandchildren
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thurs., July 2 at the West Washington Cemetery in Washington.
To extend online condolences, light a candle for Pearle, or to share a story or pictures, visit her Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements.
