Name: Calling hours for Melvin Witham
Start: 2024-06-21T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-06-21T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Roan Family Funeral Home of Epsom - Still Oaks Chapel

Melvin Witham

Pittsfield, NH - Melvin Asa Witham, 68, of Pittsfield, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Concord Hospital. He was born in Exeter November 11, 1955 and was the son of the late Robert and Gladys (Libby) Witham. Mel attended Northwood schools and graduated from Coe Brown Academy in 1974.

Mel graduated Barber College in 1975. He worked as a car salesman for 35 years. Most recently working in sales at Camping World. Mel had many long-term friends and acquaintances who loved his charisma, sense of humor and big heart. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Melvin is survived by his daughter, Amber Spaulding and her husband, Justin; his partner, Sandra Osborne and family; his grandchild, JJ Spaulding; his sister, Roberta Witham; his nephew, Robert "Cory" Witham; his great niece, Marley Witham; and the mother of his only child, Barbara Witham.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 5pm – 7pm at Roan Family Funeral Home – Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1pm. Burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Jun. 18, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Witham

9 Entries

Scott Preston Hardy

June 26, 2024

I bought a new Toyota truck from Mel in 1985, and there was a lot of laughing during the process. For instance, he literally burst into the Toyota jingle early on in the process, "Oh, what a feeling...". The element of surprise alone had me on the floor. I recall thinking at the time that this guy could do stand-up. Wish I'd gotten to know him better.

Pam Ryan

June 21, 2024

When I think about Mel, I think of his generous nature and the way he showed everyone he knew that they were important to him. Mel shared many gifts with us, but the way he lifted every one of us up just by being himself was a forever gift that I will hold on to. One of the last times Ricky and I saw him and Sandy, Mel insisted on treating us to dinner, pulling out all of the stops and doing everything to make our evening together a wonderful and absolutely memorable experience. That evening we celebrated our friendship, shared tons of memories, laughed all evening and enjoyed every moment. I have endless memories of the times we enjoyed together over the past 30 years and will miss Mel deeply. It's impossibly hard to come to terms that he is no longer here and that my, our, memories of him are what we now must carry to keep Mel with us. Mel lifted the lives of others simply by being himself and his absence will be felt by all of us.

gretchen tewksbury

June 20, 2024

Barb and Amber so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Barbie Witham

June 19, 2024

Melly, the dad, the Grandfather, the friend, the funny, friendly guy everyone loved.
You have left your family too soon. We are very sad. JJ will miss you, but we will be sure he remembers you. Who knew that Thursday before you passed would be your last chance to hug him. You said, "you don't know how much this means to me". But we knew. He could be standoffish on his good-bye hugs at times, but not that day.
Amber has been getting through this great loss with the help of wonderful memories and messages from all the friends and family that have reached out. She is strong and just like you in so many ways.
I will never forget you and the memories we made over our 39 years of friendship, love and parenting. I love the life we had raising Amber over on Cardinal Road. The photos we have been reviewing to prepare for your final services have brought back many memories of those wonderful times and the people that were part of those times. Rest in Peace, Mel. Watch over us as we weather the storms ahead and keep on sending us the songs that make us smile. We hear you.

Steve Johnston

June 19, 2024

Dear Mel,
When the news came last week of your passing, every friend you ever had, and that was so many, had a piece of their heart just torn away....
People in general, friends in particular always, always felt better after spending time with you than before they arrived !!

You are the epitome of a man with a life well lived.

The Pearly Gates are of course wide open, and Heaven will be so much better a place than ever before.
Get the pool table and the drums set up, it´s just a matter of time before we will meet again.
Love you !!

Lynn Labrie (Bath NH)

June 19, 2024

There are so many wonderful things I could say about Mel. He was a kind soul, with a sense of humor bigger than life and he certainly lit up a room with his smile. Mel had many sayings but by far my favorite was LOVE LOVE! Amber, Sandy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all if you at this difficult time. May the love and support of family and friends help you through the days ahead. Until we meet again Mel.... LOVE LOVE RIP my friend.

Nancy Nutter Blackey

June 18, 2024

I just entered Coe Brown Northwood Academy as a freshman in 1974 and I met Melvin he was a senior and he was loved by everyone had such an amazing sense of humor he kept everyone in stitches he will certainly be missed by so many RIP Mel it´s never goodbye it´s always until we meet again sending prayers love and hugs to all love Nancy Nutter Blackey

George and Trese Young

June 18, 2024

One of the good ones! Mel was one of the sweetest, gentle-natured guys you could know. And he had an incredible sense of humor, bar none! Thanks for the memories, our dear friend. RIP Mel

Skip Witham

June 18, 2024

Mel you will forever be in our thoughts.your love for life and sense of humor will always be unmatched.rest easy. Love you always.

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