Fri, 02/20/2026 - 4:00pm

Craig S. Merrifield

Craig S. Merrifield

Craig S. Merrifield

Craig S. Merrifield

WASHINGTON — Craig S. Merrifield, 64, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Sussman House in Rockport.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

To share a memory or condolences with the Merrifield family, please visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St., Rockland.

Craig S. Merrifield

Craig S. Merrifield

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