Published: 11/1/04 John E. Merrow WESTPORT - John E. "Jack" (Mero) Merrow, 94, of Westport, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004 at the Horace Nye Nursing Home in Elizabethtown. He was born in Westport on July 19, 1910, the son of Lewis and Ellen (Couchey) Merrow. He was a 50-year member of the Westport Fire Department and also enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include his daughter, Janice L. Pierce of Westport; a son-in-law, W.J. Deschamps of Loudonville; five grandchildren and spouses, James Deschamps, Joel and Eleanor Deschamps, Jeffery and Leta Pierce, John Jr. and Tanya Mero, and Kelley Mero Francis and husband, Brian; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Nina Mero, on Nov. 2, 1983; a daughter, Joan Deschamps, on July 25, 1996; a son, John R. "Gus" Mero; a son-in-law, Fred Pierce, Sept. 28, 2003; and brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport. A funeral service will follow at the Hamilton Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Fred Shaw, pastor of the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown, officiating. Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery in Westport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Westport Fire Department of Emergency Squad.