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Frank Melanson Obituary

Of Burlington, Aug. 4. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Betty (Ogg). Devoted father of Susan Dudley & her husband Bill of Reading, Diane Mitchell & her husband Donald Mitch of Beverly, Nancy Donlon & her husband Bill of Stoneham, Judy Hanafin & her husband Chuck of Burlington, Barbara Strachan & her husband Dan of Medway, Frank Melanson, Jr. & his wife Noreen of Wakefield, Elizabeth Silk & her husband Jack of Wakefield, Mark Melanson & his wife Heidi of Burlington, and Jean Connor & her husband Bill of Wakefield. Brother of Theresa Griffin of Hollis, NH, James of Tewksbury, and John W. of Sharon. Also survived by 28 grandchildren and many cousins, nieces, & nephews. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Friday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margarets Church , 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Franks name may be made to the NERH Volunteer Association, 2 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA 01801. For Directions, obituary & online guestbook please visit website: www.sullivanfuneralhome.net www.saintmargaretschurch.net

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 6, 2008.

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Kathy Waters

August 12, 2008

Dear Judy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kathy (Dillon) Waters and Family

Lynne Forgione

August 11, 2008

To all the Melanson family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather. You are such a closeknit family. Nancy Donlon always had such nice stories about her dad and family. I hope each day gets a little easier for you. The Forgione family

Sean & Maryann Corbett

August 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

lucille costanza

August 7, 2008

the bridge players at the senior center will always remember Frank and his unique style of bidding. I enjoyed hearing his stories. You could tell by listening to him how much his large family meant to him.My prayers are with you all

Diane Gordon

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane Gordon (Koutrouba)

Helen McLaughlin & The Koontz Family

August 6, 2008

In loving memory of a great man and in deepest sympathy to a very dear friend and their family.

Ellen Giannelli

August 6, 2008

Dear Melanson Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your father was a very nice man.
I hope you find the fond memories and mementos of your Dad's life a comfort to you, as I do mine.
Love Ellen and Michael Giannelli

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