Steve A. Merrill, 59 of Short Falls Road in Epsom, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Concord Hospital.

Steve was born in East Derry on December 9, 1955 to Curtis and Anita (Perry) Merrill.

Steve worked for Fort Mountain Trucking in Allenstown as a heavy equipment mechanic for the past 13 years and had also worked for P R Lindsay Co. in Deerfield as a compression assembler.

Steve loved his family more than anything. Any type of fishing was a close second, especially deep sea fishing. He also enjoyed gardening, finishing those never-ending yard projects, and visiting the Great North Woods to look for moose.

Steve is survived by his wife of 27 years, Amy (Robinson) Merrill of Epsom; his son and daughter-in-law, Steven Merrill and Courtney of Epsom; two daughters and their husbands, Brandy Cormier and Todd of Manchester, and Megan Stevens and Dave of Epsom; and three grandchildren, Benjamin, Brody, and Bailey Merrill. He also leaves his mother, Anita, of Deerfield; a brother, Brian Merrill and his wife Tammy of Epsom; two sisters and their husbands, Linda Coyle and Dan of Northwood, and Susan Peront and Mike of Crouse, NC; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Steve also held a special place in his heart for his mother-in-law, Caroline and his sisters-in-law, Debra, Coni, and Jennifer, and their families.

In addition to his father Curtis, who died in 2010, Steve was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Merrill, and a nephew, Daniel Coyle, Jr.

Friends and family are invited to share memories of Steve at a gathering to be held Monday from 5-8 PM at the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Hwy in Epsom. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at the funeral home, followed by burial in the New Rye Cemetery.