Richard D. Merritt

Although now a retired ophthalmologist, Richard D. Merritt continues to pursue his lifelong interests in both the rich heritage of the Niagara area and military history. He is author of the acclaimed, "ON COMMON GROUND: The Ongoing Story of the Commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake," published in 2012. He has been named both "Volunteer of the Year" (2009) and "Citizen of the Year" (2012) for his leadership in heritage preservation in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario....

Although now a retired ophthalmologist, Richard D. Merritt continues to pursue his lifelong interests in both the rich heritage of the Niagara area and military history. He is author of the acclaimed, "ON COMMON GROUND: The Ongoing Story of the Commons in Niagara-on-the-Lake," published in 2012. He has been named both "Volunteer of the Year" (2009) and "Citizen of the Year" (2012) for his leadership in heritage preservation in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.... See less