Melvin R. Pimentel

NORTHBRIDGE Melvin Mel R. Pimentel, 81, formerly of Walpole, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 30, 2008, at Beaumont Nursing Home in Northbridge. Born in Gloucester on April 19, 1927, he was the son of the late Manual J. and Palmeda (Souza) Pimentel. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. In December 1946, he moved to Walpole when he married his beloved and devoted wife of 55 years, Marion Elizabeth (Bette) Burns, who predeceased him in December 2001. Mel worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Walpole as a letter carrier for many years and retired in 1986 as a supervisor. He was past president of the local branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers Union. He also was very active in the Walpole Youth Hockey league. An avid sportsman, he loved his game of golf and playing softball, as well as watching every sport on TV. In addition to his loving wife, Lee (Donovan) Pimentel, he leaves his two sons, and their wives, Robert B. and Mary Pimentel of Ashland, and Paul R. and Michelle Pimentel of Dennisport. He was the grandfather of seven, great-grandfather of six, and great-great-grandfather of one. He was the brother of Rose and her husband, Anthony Tocco, of Gloucester, and the late Manuel and Richard Pimentel. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. The services and burial will be private at Bourne National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be to made the charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements are by the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home ( www.delaneyfuneral.com), 48 Common St., Walpole.