Edward D. "Snookie" Mercier

He was born in Rumford on May 3, 1934 a son of Roland and Laura (Meehan) Mercier.

Snookie was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School Class of 1952.

He served as a Chaplin’s Assistant in the US Army during the Korean War.

Snookie was employed for 41 years with the Rumford Paper Mill.

He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior and was a member of the VFW and the Webb River Sportsman’s Association.

Snookie loved spending time in the woods, walking up the mountain with his chocolate lab Scout, picking berries on his 4 wheeler and hunting.

He also looked forward to going fishing at his camp at Garland Pond.

A favorite past time was working in his cellar with moose and deer antlers, and his daily happy hour with family and friends.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Cote) Mercier of Rumford; four children, Laura Reed and husband Daniel of Rumford, Wayne Mercier and wife Nancy of Rumford, Lynn Root and husband Preston of Flagler Beach, FL, and Janet Mercier of Rumford; eight grandchildren, Brian and wife Grainne, Erin, Cerese, Sandra, Myles, Scenic, Nicole, and Jamie; one great grandson Jacob; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog Scout.

He was predeceased by his parents, his stepmother Mary E. Mercier, four sisters, Joan, Kathleen, Mildred, and Rosemarie.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Snookie’s memory may be made to the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute c/o CMMC Development Office 300 Main St. Lewiston, Me 04240 or the Hope Association 85 Lincoln Ave. Rumford, ME 04276.