Merrilyn A. (Albert) Andersen

Wharton:  Merrilyn was born in East Orange and was raised in Rockaway.  She attended Morris Hills HS and County College of Morris.  She worked as a social worker for DYFS, retiring  after 25 years of service.  During her later years she worked at the Dover Free Public Library for 3 years before she became ill.

Merrilyn enjoyed traveling and was very proud she climbed Machu Picchu, Peru.

She enjoyed teaching English as a Second Language to adults and spoke fluent Spanish.

She was a Master Gardner and enjoyed photography and jewelry making.

Predeceased by her parents, Arthur Albert and Ann Fay (née Wedekemper).

Survived by:

Two daughters:  Jenine Mason and Michele Meikle.

Three Grandchildren:  Anthony, William & Rebecca.

Sister:  Doris Milliken.

Cousins:  Linda Deurer and David Hartman.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wharton Public Library, 15 S. Main St., Wharton, NJ 07885.

Services will be private.

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