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Melvin Beach Obituary
Melvin F. Beach, 68, died peacefully in his home on December 30, 2013 with his daughters by his side. He was the devoted father of Kristen Beach and Amber Burke and her husband, Daniel. He was also a loving grandfather to Grace and Anna Burke. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Laurel and longtime employee of Percontee, Inc. (formerly Contee Sand & Gravel, Inc.)
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 10 from 4-7 pm at Donaldson Funeral Home, located in Laurel, MD. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 2 pm at St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Gilchrist Hospice Care. To view Mel's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com
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He was a very kind man.
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Donaldson Funeral Homes - Laurel313 Talbott Avenue Route 198 West, Laurel, MD 20707
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