White River Jct., VT - Merrill H. Eastman, 96, died early Friday morning, February 1, 2013 at the Brookside Nursing Home in White River Jct., VT, where he had resided for the past couple of years. Merrill is survived by his daughter, Sandra J. Eastman and his son, John F. Eastman both of Enfield, New Hampshire. Private services will be held at a later date.