Gail R. Merseles, 77

Gail R. Merseles, 77

MEREDITH — Gail R. Merseles, 77, of Meredith, passed away on Dec. 3, 2015, at Lakes Region General Hospital.

Gail was born in Staten Island, New York, on July 21, 1938, the daughter of Vertner and Kathryn (Mellin) Ruggles.

Gail grew up in Staten Island, attending grade schools and high school, later moving briefly to Littleton. She returned to Staten Island, New York. After high school she went to work for J.P. Morgan in New York City for several years before becoming a stay-at-home mom, caring for her four children. Later in life the family moved to Edison, New Jersey, living there for 26 years before moving to their home in Meredith in 2002.

She loved caring for her grandchildren, gardening, camping when she was younger. She enjoyed and had a talent for crafts, knitting and making Christmas ornaments. She truly enjoyed cooking and baking many favorite dishes for her family.

Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Donald; her children, Diane Caggiano and her husband Ralph of Florida, Gregg Merseles and his wife Lilly of Spotswood, New Jersey, Donald Merseles Jr. and his wife Lisa of Edison, New Jersey, and Debra Swingle and her husband Gene of Meredith; her 13 very loved grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mayhew Funeral Home, 204 D.W. Highway, Meredith.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donation in Gail's memory to be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

The Mayhew Funeral Home and Meredith Bay Crematorium are assisting the family with arrangements. To view Gail's online book of memories go to; www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com