Frank M. Merchant

Frank M. Merchant, 57 of Perry Twp., formally of Natick, Massachusetts, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH following a brief illness. He was born on August 10, 1951 in Framingham, MA the son of the late John and Helen (McNabb) Merchant. Frank was employed as a security guard for JLG Industries/OSS Security. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers John and Thomas Merchant. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Lee) Merchant; his sisters, Margo Merchant-Steinkirchner of Los Angeles, CA and Rosemary Merchant and Anne (William) Geissler both of Natick, MA and his niece and nephews, Frank and John Day, Rick and Ken Kuehnast and Tiffany Merchant. He also leaves behind many close friends. The family will receive friends at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon on Monday from 5-7 P.M. There will be a memorial service in Natick, MA at a later date. The family requests donations be sent to the American Cancer Society. Messages of sympathy and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet Funeral Home A Golden Rule Funeral Home (330) 833-3222