Obituaries
Former New Hampshire Governor Stephen Merrill Has Died
Stephen Merrill, 74, served as governor from 1993-1997. Before that, he served as the state's attorney general.
CONCORD, NH – Former New Hampshire Governor Stephen Merrill died on Saturday. He was 74.
"With regret, we share the news with the State of New Hampshire that former Attorney General and Governor Stephen Merrill passed away peacefully at his home with his family today. Additional information about remembrance services will be forthcoming. We ask that you please respect the privacy of our family at this difficult time," said the Merrill family in a statement.
Merrill, a Republican, was born in Hampton, New Hampshire, and attended the University of New Hampshire and Georgetown University. Merrill served as governor from 1993-1997. Before that, he served as the state’s attorney general.