Merrick L. Chadbourne

AUBURN - Merrick L. Chadbourne, 14, a resident of North Auburn Rd., died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at his home. Beloved son and brother born in Danville Virginia, on March 4, 1998 the son of Miles Smith and wife and mother, Melinda Chadbourne. Merrick was an honor roll student at Auburn Middle School, and was just completing the Eighth grade. He loved history, current events and had a strong patriotic spirit. Merrick was a member of both the nordic and alpine ski teams at Auburn Middle School. Merrick was ranked 12th in the State of Maine Class A Ski Meister during the 2012 ski season. He was also a member of the Lost Valley Race Club. Merrick was a member of the Auburn Middle School Band and Jazz Band playing percussion. As a member of St. Philip’s Church, he also participated musically in the church choir. He also played the piano. Those that knew Merrick best loved his quirky sense of humor. Merrick loved to cook and often expressed that he would become a chef. He loved taking his dog Mojo for long walks. Besides his parents of Auburn, his survivors include one brother, Marshall Chadbourne and one sister, Miranda Chadbourne both of Auburn; a paternal grandmother, Naoma Smith of Fort Worth, TX. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Hiram Smith and maternal grandparents Donald and Marilyn (Downing) Chadbourne. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com CHADBOURNE died in Auburn, June 6, 2012, Merrick L. Chadbourne age 14 years a resident of North Auburn Rd., Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Merrick’s life will be celebrated MONDAY 11:00AM at St. Philip’s Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Memorial donations in Merrick’s name may be made to the Auburn Ski Association PO Box 1173, Auburn, Me 04210 or online at www.auburnskiassociation.com Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday 5-8PM only at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449