Barbara Ann Merrill, 75, of Chandler Road died on June 10, 2014 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1938, the daughter of Allan and Avis (Goodell) Smith. She attended elementary school at the Jones Brook School House and later graduated from Montpelier High School. She worked as a cook and custodian for the Montpelier School System for 39 years before retiring in 2001. She was married to Bruce Merrill in 1960. They later divorced. She then met Ken Partlow with who she has been together with for 41 years. Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church in Montpelier. She was also a volunteer at the Northfield Senior Center for many years. She also enjoyed playing Bingo at the Montpelier Elks Club and the Northfield Masonic Temple. Survivors include her long time companion, Ken Partlow of West Berlin; daughter, Nancy Clark and her husband, Gary of South Woodbury; sons, Michael Merrill and his companion Beth Macaskill of Washington and Roger Merrill and his wife Kathy of Washington; 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; step children, Lori Briggs, Tim Partlow, Billy Partlow, James Partlow, Lisa Millington, and Bonnie Sanders; siblings, Arlene Manning, Betty Plante, Kenneth Smith, Richard Smith, Robert Smith, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter; Patricia Merrill; her sibling, Pauline Ruggles, Rodney Smith, Ralph Smith, Frank Smith, Earl Smith. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Guare & Sons/Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 17th at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.