HODGDON – Eli Lee Merritt, infant son of Travis Merritt and Bridgette Ireland, died May 4, 2011, at a local hospital.
Eli is survived by his parents of Hodgdon; maternal grandparents, David and Judy Ireland of Haynesville; paternal grandmother, Ann Merritt of Littleton; three brothers, Ethan, Gabriel and Micah; one sister, Skylar, all of Hodgdon; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Millard Merritt.
Private graveside services will be held at Haynesville Riverside Cemetery. Friends may make gifts in Eli’s memory to March of Dimes, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730.


