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ELIZABETH "LIZ" MELLETT

1958 - 2017

ELIZABETH "LIZ" MELLETT obituary, 1958-2017, Brookline, MA

BORN

1958

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St

Brookline, Massachusetts

ELIZABETH MELLETT Obituary

MELLETT, Elizabeth "Liz" Of Brookline. Loving daughter of the late James "Jim" and Mary "Betty" Mellett of Brookline, and much loved sister of Debbie Lewis and husband Oliver of Norwood, Jeannie Stanley and her husband Bill of Sharon, Mary Fahy and her husband Ken of Dedham, and her favorite brother James "Jimmy" Mellett, Jr. and his wife Margo of Dedham. Cherished Godmother of Sarah Lewis of Mansfield and Kelly Fahy of Dedham, devoted Aunt to Jaime Lewis of Boca Raton FL, Caitlin and Jimmy Fahy of Dedham, Niece and cousin to many, trusted and loving friend. Liz lost her long battle with cancer on Tuesday September 5, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Tippet House in Needham. Visiting hours in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington Street, BROOKLINE on Sunday, September 10th from 2:00 - 6:00. Private service on Monday, September 11 at 11:00. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Following the burial, friends and family are welcome to the Boston lodge of Elks # 10, 1 Morrell St., West Roxbury from 1:00 - 5:00 for a celebration of Liz's life. Reference Librarian Brookline Public Library. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Simmons Club of Boston or Dana Farber Adult Cancer. www.bellodeafh.com
Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 7 to Sep. 10, 2017.

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Michele Wagner

September 20, 2017

To all the Mellett family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister Liz. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Michele Buckley Wagner

September 9, 2017

RIP my old childhood friend. You made Brown Street a better place to live. I remember many sleep overs at your house and trips to the Brookline Library.

Virginia MacLellan, Nova Scotia

Sena Shaffer Griggs

September 9, 2017

My deepest condolences for your great loss
May God provide you strength during this time of sorrow
Rest In Peace Liz

Diane Tanashian

September 8, 2017

We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tanashian family

thomas tompkins

September 8, 2017

sorry for your loss stay strong

Bill Stanley

September 8, 2017

Bill Stanley

September 8, 2017

Bill Stanley

September 8, 2017

Betty Sanford

September 8, 2017

Our sincere condolences to you all!Betty

Pat Giddings

September 8, 2017

I'm so very sorry for your lost. I worked with Liz at the library. We shared some very special conversations. A very special friend and person! Always in my prayers.

Thompson Family

September 8, 2017

Sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you .Remember the happy memories .
Love
Ileana & FAmily

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Sep

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

Sep

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

MA

Sep

11

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Boston Lodge of Elks # 10

1 Morrell St., West Roxbury, MA

Sep

11

Burial

St. Joseph Cemetery

MA

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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