Philip Russell Dwyer, 88, longtime resident of Merrimack passed away on Thursday, March 12 ^th , 2020. Born in Nashua, NH on December 15 ^th , 1931 to Walter H. and Helen F. (Gerety) Dwyer.

Along with his parents, Philip Russell was pre-deceased by his son Timothy E. Dwyer, two brothers, Walter and Robert Dwyer, and two sisters, Betty Nevins and Lucille Blanchard.

Phil will be forever remembered and missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Jane (Bastille) Dwyer; a son, Philip M. Dwyer (California) and his wife Catherine Carter-Dwyer, with their two children, Michael and Kelleen (grandchildren); a daughter, Crystal Dwyer of Merrimack; as well as his two brothers, John and Richard Dwyer; along with many nieces, nephews, in-laws. and friends.

Phil was a proud veteran in the SeaBees of the U.S. Navy serving honorably from 1950 – 1954. Before retirement, Phil worked at Raytheon as an Electronics Specialist for 35 years. He lived an active life as a camper, hunter, cyclist, leather worker, craftsman and golfer, He served at the Amherst Country Club as rules chairman, handicapper, and rated golf courses throughout the state.

Phil was a man of deep faith who lived his love of Christ through his commitment to others.  Over the years, he served as a liturgical chairman, CCD teacher, Lector, and hall monitor.  He was the first Grand Knight of Merrimack Council 6725 Knights of Columbus, a Faithful Navigator for the 4 ^th degree in Nashua, District Deputy, and State Secretary for New Hampshire.

He was passionate about being involved in his community.  He delivered meals on wheels, supported rescue dogs, and in the early years assisted with town snow plowing. He had an active commitment to youth in many ways such as coaching little league, leading boy scouts, teaching kids to swim/camp/hunt as well as mentoring junior golfers.

Visitation hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack on Tuesday, March 17 ^th from 5 – 8 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 13 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack on Wednesday, March 18 ^th at 9:30 AM.

Burial follows across the street at the Last Rest Cemetery.

The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers charitable contributions in Phil's memory be made to Wounded Warriors . and/or Waldorf School of the Peninsula .

the full link for wounded warriors is https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043

the full link for waldorf school is https://waldorfpeninsula.org/