Merlyn Veryl Sloat

and Eleanor Sloat, Merlyn attended Lewiston High School graduating in 1952. He was a member of the LHS Championship Football Team of 1950. Merlyn married Jane E. Walker on April29,1953. Merlyn loved nature and animals and was most at home living on a farm and later servicing dairy farmers. He was known for his slow cautious driving as he traveled every back road and "shortcut" in the state of Maine. He was a simple, good man with deep beliefs and lead

by example. He worked hard to provide for his family and was content with life. Merlyn, "a gentle giant" enjoyed the important things in life, loving and spending time with his family, watching New England sports while having sweets within arm's reach. He is survived by his wife Jane of 63 years, 3 sons Bradford and wife Cynthia, Jay, Steven and wife Kathy, daughter JoEllen and fiancée Ron Getchell, Jr. He was Grampy to 7 grandchildren, Shane, Corey, Shannon and husband Dan, Andrew and wife Rita, Jeff and wife Liisa, Brandon,Megan and husband Kyle. His 9 great grandchildren Connor, Hayleigh, Colby, Kiersten, Jayden, Cecelia, Abigail, Althea and Wyatt will greatly miss him. He is also survived by his sister Carol Layman and brother David Sloat as well as many in-laws and cousins. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Merlyn’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com A private family service will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park. ln lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, 55 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-8545.