Marilyn A. Mercier

Marilyn Angie (Thomas) Mercier, 81, passed from us in the comfort of her home on August 11, 2023. She was born to Leland E. and Ethelyn M. (Crosby) Thomas on November 8, 1941. Graduating from Andover, N.H. High School, she soon enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Marilyn married her life love Paul D. Mercier on August 13, 1960, in Franklin, N.H. They eventually built a home together in 1970 and have since resided in Antrim, N.H. Her door was open to many children beyond her own, both incrementally and permanently, a "Mom" to many. While pursuing her life as a self-proclaimed "domestic engineer" she also became a successful home show fashion stylist. Marketing Beeline Fashions throughout New England, her daughters became her clothing models. Re-enacting the American Revolution as a family project in the 1970s, Marilyn hand stitched over thirty detailed period uniforms, dresses et al. She slept on straw in Washington Tents through Mt. Washington snowstorms to the heat of Yorktown, Va. and between. Her children lived their history lessons. Her entertainment was "running all the roads" of N.H. and throughout New England and beyond with Paul, mixed between auctions, yard sales and contra dances. Marilyn leaves her husband Paul, sister Arlene Camp (Richard) of Amherst, her children Michelle Cole (Gary) of Swanzey, Paul Jr. (Elizabeth) of Walpole, Suzanne Small (Todd) of Tilton, Renée Gerritsen (Armond) of Antrim, Marc of Antrim and Nicole Rousseau (Derek) of Candia, all in N.H., 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Latin Rite Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Gabriel Parish (St. Paul Church) in Franklin, N.H. at 10 AM on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at American Legion Post #49, 4 Park St., Northfield, immediately following. At Marilyn's request there will be no viewing or visiting hours prior to services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Antrim Fire & Rescue or Granite VNA in Concord. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting with arrangements and an online guestbook is available at www.neunfuneralhomes.com