Daniel Clifford Merkley Rochester: Daniel Clifford Merkley, 64, of Champlin Ridge; formerly of New Durham,NH passed away Thurs., Nov. 16, 2011 at his residence. Dan was born on Sept. 10, 1947 in Montreal, Canada; the son of Clifford Grant Merkley and Elizabeth (Brodbent) Merkley. He is also survived by his stepmother Mary A. Merkley. Dan served our country proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam era as a helicopter crew chief/pilot in the 193rd Infantry of Fort Kobbe, Panama. He co-owned and operated Omni Metals Company.of Somersworth for many years. Daniel enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and close friends. Daniel is survived by his brothers, Greg Merkley and wife Mary Merkley of Dover, NH, Ralph Merkley of Gilmanton, NH, Rodger Merkley of Somersworth,NH, Brandon Merkley and wife Janet Merkley of Barrington, NH , Rustin Merkley of Carboro,NC and two sisters, Debrah McNamara and husband Mathew McNamar of Dodge City, KS and Heidi Merkley-Mulcahey and husband John Mulcahey of Palm Springs, CA. Dan is predeceased by his mother Elizabeth ( Brodbent) Merkley. A privately held memorial service in Dover, NH for family and friends is planned on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at the residence of Greg Merkley . An interment with military honors will follow at a later date at the NH State Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Arrangements are under the care of Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com