Worcester, Massachusetts
Robert E. Melican, 63, a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA, died in St. Vincent Hospital on October 28, 2009 after a difficult battle with pneumonia. Born in Worcester on Aug, 11 1946 to the late Lillian C. (Langton) Melican and George M. Melican, Bob grew up on Hitchcock Road with his older...
Read MoreDear Beth, Brendan & Sarah - I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have such fond memories of Mr. Melican over the years. He was a truly kind person and will be missed greatly.
Amy Buttiglieri
November 01, 2009 | Westborough, MA
Dear Beth and Family,
Bob certainly was a positive influence in a lot of areas and personally a lot of fun to be with. I will remember all of you in my prayers during your time of sorrow.
Respectfully,
Paul K sullivan
Paul Sullivan
November 01, 2009 | Worcester, MA
Dear Beth and Family Members. I just learned of Bob's death and I want to express my sincere sympathy to you. I considered Bob the hardest working superintendent in the Commonwealth. His dedication to Northborough and Southborough schools was without limits.He will be missed. John Collins-former superintendent of Shrewsbury Public Schools.
November 01, 2009
Bob was a true friend and supporter of law enforcement. We will miss him and his great sense of humor.
Rick Mattioli, Southborough Police
November 01, 2009
Dear Beth and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are for you and your family at this time. May you gain comfort from your beautiful memories. We will say a special prayer for you and your family.
Cathy and Philip Stefanides
October 31, 2009 | MA
Thank you for everything, Mr. Melican. You've inspired me greatly, been a wonderful friend -- father of one of my best friends -- and helped make some of the best memories that a guy could have in his formative years. I was never in your classroom, but you were always my great teacher.
October 31, 2009
Beth,Brendan, Sarah and Maureen - I want you to know how deeply I feel the loss of this wonderful man. We worked together closely when I was police chief and bob was asst. supt and became the closest of friends. he then befriended both of my chidlren and treated them like his own. he was just a special and unique man who i loved like a brother and will miss greatly.
I hope the memory of the gift he was to the world will help you through this difficult time.
With love...
October 31, 2009
This might sound weird, but what a beautiful obituary.
Mr. Melican leaves an amazing legacy...a clear commitment and dedication to education... a love for family and friends...
He truly is an inspiration.
Christina Roberts
October 31, 2009 | Worcester, MA
Maureen I know how you must feel, I went to school with your brother George. I also lost my brother 2/1999 and then my sister 2/2000. This is Gods will and thats how I got threw it. I am the only one left. I didnt know that George passed/ God Bless you Aileen (Granger)Janulewicz
October 31, 2009
