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Helen Melia Obituary
Her husband of 52 years, John F. Melia died in 2002. She leaves her two daughters, Tracy A. Flynn and her husband Michael of Shrewsbury and Sharon R. Melia of Auburn; her sister, Anna Akstin of Worcester, and her two grandsons, Christopher and Nolan Flynn of Shrewsbury, whom she adored.
She was predeceased by her son, Douglas J. Melia in 1992 and by her brother, John Akstin.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John and Rose (Kershis) Akstin and has lived in Auburn for more than 40 years. She graduated from Commerce High School, and after a brief career, she began to raise her family. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Auburn, enjoyed gardening and spending time on Cape Cod in Falmouth, and was a wonderful grandmother.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Helen's family on Thursday August 14th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. A funeral Mass will then be celebrated at 11 AM in Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn.
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Brenda Dean
August 16, 2008
Dear Sharon and Tracy,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. My thoughts are with you, I know how difficult it is to lose a mother.
With deepest sympathy,
Denise Wolfenden
August 13, 2008
Sharon, Tracy, and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Thinking about all the old times....fondly....I will be praying for you all during this difficult time and in the months to come. I had no idea about Doug and your Dad....truly each day is a gift and so is each person in our lives. Miss seeing you. Love and prayer, Denise Lusignan Wolfenden and family
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