Merrick (Hampden County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Merrick ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Merrick. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Astrid Allwyn (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 23, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 27, 1931 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Merrick. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
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- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located nearby and to the east of Merrick.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
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- She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Tallmadge is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery<1>
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William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on January 26, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 15, 1900 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Port Henry (NY) in November 1860 and died in Holyoke (MA) on January 29, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Port Henry is located in Essex County, New York.
- Holyoke is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Merrick. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Merrick. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Jerome Cemetery<1>
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Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 18, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 25, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Merrick. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
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- She was born in Walla Walla (WA) on August 15, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hadley (MA) on August 9, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- South Hadley is located in Hampshire County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
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Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 25, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northeast of Merrick. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- Full name: Donald Joseph Bevan
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- He was born in Holyoke (MA) on January 16, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Studio City (CA) on May 29, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Holyoke is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Merrick. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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Marilyn Borden (Actress)
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- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
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- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
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- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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Hope Cameron (Actress)
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- She was born in Hartford (CT) on February 21, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 20, 1998 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Eric Carle (Author)
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- He was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 25, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Northampton (MA) on May 23, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
Gail Castleberry (Actress)
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- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located nearby and to the east of Merrick.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Merrick.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 16, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on April 6, 1926 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wethersfield is located in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Merrick. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
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- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located nearby and to the north of Merrick.
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
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- He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday).
- North Adams is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Merrick (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Merrick. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.