Wayne C. Merrill 67 died Sept. 13, 2007 at his Merrill Road residence following a long illness. Wayne was born Dec. 4, 1939 and died on the Merrill Road farm that he dearly loved. He was the son of Lewis and Christina (Goodwin) Merrill. He was educated in Stetson schools and a graduate of Brewer High School. He attended the University of Maine in Orono for several years. He was married to Diane Tompkins Merrill on May 1, 1971. Wayne was a self-employed farmer and woodsman working the family farm that was his greatest joy. He loved the outdoors especially while hunting, fishing, and watching the wildlife. His parents Lewis and Christina predeceased him. He is survived his son and his wife Leslie and Amy Merrill of Stetson,two grandchildren Sarah and Timothy Merrill both of Stetson, five sisters; Joan Merrill of Stetson, Ann Drew of South Berwick, Cheryl Pelkey of Dallas GA, Marilyn Merrill of Brewer, Linda Wescott of Hermon, one brother Neil Merrill of Corinth, several nieces, cousins and friends, including close friends; Don and Carl Abbott, Judy and Lee Mugford, Bonnie and Cecil Scott. Memorial Services to celebrate the life of Wayne will be conducted 11 AM Sat. Sept 22, 2007 at the New Stetson Union Church 1059 Mullen Road Stetson, Me. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center Newport. To sign an online guest book and to leave written tributes please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com