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Dallas Melendy Obituary
He leaves his wife of 44 years, Nancy R. (Soderlund) Melendy; a son, Earl D. Melendy and his wife Cheryl of Tolland, CT; a daughter, Cheryl G. Peterson of Plainville, MA; a brother, Norman R. Melendy and his wife Patricia, and a sister, Althea E. Hall and her husband Roger all of West Boylston; four grandchildren, Ashley R. and Collin T. Peterson of Plainville, MA, and Darrin M. and Danielle J. Melendy of Tolland, CT; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Melendy was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Merton B. and Althea V. (Roberts) Melendy. He was a member of the class of 1957 at the High School of Commerce in Worcester. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 - 1963, and was stationed in Munich, Germany. In 1963 he moved to Holden and worked 39 years for the former Reed Rolled Thread Die Company, most recently as an NC Machinist, retiring in 1999.
He was active in the Boy Scout program for many years, and served as a Webelos Leader, Assistant Cubmaster, and Cubmaster for Pack 46 at St. Mary's Church in Jefferson. He served as a Scoutmaster for 14 years for Troop 182 at the First Baptist Church in Holden. He had a total of 18 boys reach the rank of Eagle during his tenure as Scoutmaster. He also served several years as a Big Brother. Tex especially enjoyed spending time with his family every summer at Squam Lake in New Hampshire.
In 1990, together with his wife, he received the Community Citizen Award from the Holden Grange, and in 2000 he received the Award of Merit from the Mohegan Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral for Mr. Melendy will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3rd, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Flowers may be sent or donations in his memory may be made to the Loon Preservation Society, P.O. Box 604, Moultonborough, NH 03254.
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for Dallas Melendy
Greg Campbell
September 3, 2008
Melendy Family: My sympathies to you on the news about Tex. I will always appreciate his dedication to the community and to the scouts, in particular. He had an important and positive impact on many young mens' lives, including my own. He was a true neighbor. Best wishes, Greg
Ed and Lynn Rizzuto
August 31, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Richard Martin
August 29, 2008
Norman,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
Kind regards,
Richard Martin
William Cox
August 29, 2008
Nancy: I am sorry to hear of the passing of Tex. I enjoyed our many debates on scouting issues and always believed he was in scouting for all the right reasons. My sympathies to you and your family.
Bill Cox
Phyllis Bailey (Ryan)
August 29, 2008
Nancy and family, I was saddened to hear about Tex. He called many times asking about my brother Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
vincent Crosby
August 29, 2008
Sorry to read this! Tex and butch were friends of mine growing up. We were in scouts together at Greendale peoples church. Although we didn't see much of each other after we grew up , I still considered him a good friend.
Please accept my condolences.
Vinny Crosby
Barbi Mellor
August 28, 2008
Nancy and Family,
Carl, Mom, and I were deeply saddened to hear of Tex's passing. He did a great many things for a great many people.
God Bless.
Barbi & Carl Mellor
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