Brockport NY Karla Linn Merrifield 9/18/1952 – 12/07/2024
Predeceased by her parents, brother James, and beloved husband, Dr. Roger Weir. Karla heroically fought cancer for a year and a half but finally passed away peacefully in her Brockport, NY home. She was truly a renaissance woman who lived life to the fullest. Published poet, lyricist, journalist, blogger, teacher, mentor, administrator, editor, photographer, musician, nature activist, world traveler, cook, gardener, hostess: she touched countless lives with her poetry, her indomitable spirit, intellectual curiosity, humor and gracious nature. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are countless friends,fellow poets and soul mates from New York to Florida and across thecountry and world. To learn more about her and her work visit https://karlalinnmerrifield.org/
Thank you to Jen DiOrio of Together in Caring whose professionalism and compassion made Karla’s transition these last months as stress free and comfortable as possible. And a special thank you to nurse extraordinaire, Polly Bolland, who selfishly spent many extra hours comforting Karla in her final weeks and days. While there is no formal scheduled memorial service, many friends may beholding their own remembrance ceremonies. Donations in her memory may be made to the following non-profit local groups dear to her or to an organization of your choice. the “Hannelore and William Heyen Scholarship in English Education” at SUNY Brockport, either online at https://alumni.brockport.edu/give orby check made out and sent to The Brockport Foundation, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY or Just Poets, 28 Devonwood Lane, Pittsford NY 14534: Checks made out to Just Poets will be used to support community-building events.