Merrie L. Russell
August 25, 1942 - February 25, 2016
Stratham – Merrie L. Russell, 73, of Stratham, died peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2016 at The Inn of Deerfield. She was born August 25, 1942 in Portsmouth, NH a daughter of the late Russell Brackett and Virginia (Huff) Hook. Merrie owned and operated Seacoast Mobile Home Brokers for many years, opening several locations throughout the seacoast area. Ms. Russell was a dedicated volunteer at various locations throughout the seacoast community. She was a spiritual person who lived live to the fullest and dabbled in a little of everything. Family members include her children, Keith Plaisted of Miami, FL, Christopher Plaisted of Portsmouth, Kimberly Cronin of Newton, Virginia Nelson-Kellar of Stratham and Jonathan Nelson of Berwick, ME; longtime boyfriend Larry Baptista; brothers, Barry Wilson, Doug Brackett and Thomas Brackett; sister Sharon Smith; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her step father John Hook, who played an important role in Merrie’s and her family’s live. Visitation will be held from 1-3 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
Stratham – Merrie L. Russell, 73, of Stratham, died peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2016 at The Inn of Deerfield. She was born August 25, 1942 in Portsmouth, NH a daughter of the late Russell Brackett and Virginia (Huff) Hook. Merrie... View Obituary & Service Information