Dorothy L. Merrill (Abbott), age 93, of Rehoboth, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 27th with family by her side. She had resided in Warwick for about 18 yrs. She was the daughter of Olive and Louis Abbott. She was the wife of the late Lloyd W. Merrill.

She is survived by 3 children, Lloyd B. (Gail), Gary (Sherri), and Kimberly Merrill, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

She had been an assembler at Forte in East Providence. She enjoyed knitting, painting, gardening, and watching her hummingbirds every summer. She had a keen interest in the genealogy of her family and spent countless hours tracing her family roots always with her beloved cat by her side.

Her funeral and burial in Rehoboth Village Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com