Herbert Mershon, 86

CUMBERLAND, R.I. – Herbert B. Mershon died July 17, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Irma (Lefkoff) Mershon for 60 years.

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, a son of the late Ben and Mollie (Elfenbein) Mershon, he had lived in Cumberland for 30 years, previously living in Haverhill. He was the owner and founder of ArtVac Corporation.  

Herbert was an Army veteran, serving stateside. He was a graduate of Tilton Academy and Tufts University. Herbert was on the board of directors of New Hampton School. He was also actively involved with the Two-Ten Foundation.  

He was the devoted father of Jeffrey Mershon (Elaine) of Medway, Massachusetts, Rusty Mershon (Susan) of Lincoln and Faith Goldberg of Atlanta, Georgia. He was the dear brother of J. Robert Mershon (Helene) of Alpharetta, Georgia, and the late Solomon and Sylvia Mershon.  He was the loving grandfather of Matthew (Jared), Jillian (Stephen), Blaire, Reed, Abby, Ben and Sara, and the cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews.

Contributions in Herbert’s memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 41659, Providence, RI 02940 or to the charity of your choice.