Merton Ralph Day, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Linda E. White Hospice House surrounded by his entire family. He was born in Kezar Falls Maine on January 12, 1933 to the late Leroy and Pauline Day.
He graduated from Porter High School and served in the Army in the Korean War. He retired from Anchor Industries at 72 years of age. He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion. Merton loved gardening, camping, fishing and our yearly Halloween Party. He also enjoyed, traveling, hunting, playing baseball and clabber. He loved joking and playfully tormenting his children. Merton loved the Yankees and Miami Dolphins.
Merton was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law; daughter; grandson; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years Sylvia Cole Day; sons, Lee Day (Laura), Steve Day (Angie); daughters, Cindy Kaelin (Tim), Debbie Peterson (John), Jenny Dutton (Roger), Diana Vass (David), Christy Howard (Don); 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Alexander West Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Linda E. White Hospice House.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
