We regret to pass on to you that Past Fire Chief Merle L. Nell, age 78, passed away early Saturday morning Nov. 26, 2016 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center after being stricken in the Line of Duty while on a fire call with the Vernon (NY) Volunteer Fire Department. He was a life member and past chief of the Vernon Volunteer Fire Department serving 51 years. He was currently the Fire Police Captain for the department. Our condolences to all those affected.
