Terry R. Merritt

By Ronald Konieczny
Dec 8, 2017, 6:31pm

Terry R. Merritt, 62 of Batavia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday (December 7, 2017) at the Martin Linsin Hospice Residence in Albion following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 18, 1955 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice Lang Richardson.

She was a graduate of Pembroke High School.

Do not stand by my grave and weep;

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there.

I did not die.

I am with the Lord.

Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Merritt of Batavia. Children, Eric (Michele) Duckworth of Tennessee, Andrew (Kelly) Duckworth of Batavia, Jody (John) LaFarnara of Batavia and Jorge (Lynette) Duckworth of LeRoy. Siblings, Raymond Richardson, George Richardson, Joseph Richardson, Patricia Bartnick, Thomas Richardson, Samuel Richardson, James Richardson and Joanne Richardson. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Mr. Mouse.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 17th from 1-4pm at the Polish Falcons, 123 S. Swan Street, Batavia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with medical expenses incurred during Terry’s illness. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.