OTISFIELD — Guy Frederick Merrill, 70, of Otisfield, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born on Sept. 5, 1952, in Boston, Mass., a son of Guy L. and Ivy M. (Craig) Merrill and moved to Maine at a very young age attending Oxford and Casco schools.

In his younger years, he worked with his father and brother, “Kippy” in a scrap metal business in Casco. For many years, he also worked for Wick’s Lumber in Portland and Record Lumber in Oxford. More recently, he could be seen at the Outback Bottle Redemption Center in Windham and from time to time filling in at the Otisfield transfer station.

Guy enjoyed attending Otisfield Selectman meetings, his involvement in Casco Days either driving a float or selling raffle tickets, family reunions, playing cards with friends and watching wrestling on TV.

He is survived by his companion of 33 years, Gail Violette of Otisfield; siblings, Clifford “Kippy” Merrill (wife, Paula) of Portland, Robert “Bobby” Merrill of Windham, Wendolyn “Wendy” Robinson of Masardis, Wanda Skillings (husband, Dick) of Casco, Vicki Granholm of Auburn, Joni Merrill of Otisfield, and Barbi Robbins (husband, Roger) of Casco. He is also survived by Gails’s children, Tammy Cecore and (husband, David) of Conn., Garnette Morris (husband, Wes) of Idaho, Christian Violette (longtime companion Kathy) of Portland, and John “Binky” Violette (wife Jen) of Norway. Surviving him also are several nieces, nephews, grand and great, who were all very special to Guy and also his 93-year-old Aunt Pearl Sampson of Norway.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Elwin Merrill; brothers-in-law, Ira Hersey and Hollis Robinson.

A funeral service celebrating Guy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Spurr’s Corner Church, 1005 State Route 121, Otisfield. A short time of viewing will be from 1:30 p.m. until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Guy’s memory to the Cat Coalition of Southern Maine and/or the Otisfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco, www.hallfuneralhome.net.