Belmont, NY – Jacqueline A. Merrick, 73, of Farr Road, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1951, in Warsaw, the daughter of Vinton and Jean (Yavicoli) Nourse. On August 26, 1972, in Arcade, she married Cyril “Skip” Merrick, who survives.
Jackie was a long-time resident of Belmont. She graduated
from Arcade Central School. She found her career with Allegany County, starting
in the County Clerk’s office in 1992. In 2003she became Assistant Director of
the Veterans Services Agency, where she was passionate about helping Veterans
and their families. She retired in 2015. In retirement she continued her
community involvement as a member of
Holy Family Catholic Church, the Genesee Valley Chorus, the American Legion
Auxiliary Unit No. 702, and supported Skip’s involvement with the Patriot Guard
Riders. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends and was an avid
Yankees and Buffalo Bills Fan (watching the Bills win over the Chiefs this past
Sunday with her family). She had a deep love for animals, especially the
numerous cats and dogs she loved over the years and took joy in watching and
feeding the birds in her backyard. She led an active lifestyle, participating
in aerobics and multiple 5Ks in retirement, but most of all she cherished her daily
walks, often around Amity Lake with her dear friends. Above all she will be
remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, Skip, she is
survived by: her mother, Jean Nourse of St. Paul, MN; children, David (Rosanna)
Merrick of Cape Coral, Fl and Julie (Adam) Frolish of Warren, NJ; a grandson,
Dominick Merrick of Cape Coral, FL; four brothers, Gregory (Marcie) Nourse,
Gary (Angela) Nourse, Dennis (Micki) Nourse, and Mark (Nicky) Nourse; as well
as several nieces and nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by her
father, Vinton Nourse.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 4 to 7 pm to the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, 34 West State Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11 am at Immaculate Conception of Wellsville, 36 Maple Avenue. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Post 702 Scholarship, 23 Jefferson Street, Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5540 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
