Emerson S. Merritt, Sr., of Hanover died on May 4, 2008 at his home. He was born in Norwell son of Archie and Nellie (Stoddard) Merritt and was raised and educated there graduating from Norwell High School in 1932. He has made his home in Hanover since 1944. Emerson was a veteran of World War II attaining the rank of Chief Carpenters Mate in the US Navy. Mr. Merritt worked his entire career as a carpenter at the Fore River Shipyard for the General Dynamics Co. He had been an avid baseball player for the Union AA and Thorpe Motor baseball teams in Weymouth. He also enjoyed deer hunting as well as raccoon and rabbit hunting Husband of the late Mary A. (Lloyd) Merritt, he is the father of Emerson "Sandy" Merritt of Westfield, Wendy Merritt Simon of Bolivia, NC, Kim Merritt Pierce of Hanover and the late Pamela Merritt Whitlock and Deborah Merritt Siebert. Mr. Merritt was the brother of Elizabeth Keene and Warren Merritt of Norwell and the late Arthur Merritt, Helene Hall, Beatrice Thomas and Raymond Merritt. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Calling hours were held in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Wednesday, May 7th from 7:00-9:00 PM. A Funeral Service was conducted on Thursday, May 8th at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial followed in Washington St. Cemetery in Norwell. Pallbearers were Jimmy Simon, Jeffrey Simon, Brendon Pierce, Michael Pierce, Timothy Pierce, Brad Keene and Scott Merritt. Donations in his memory may be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Assoc. 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA. 02061.