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Melbourne R. "Big Mel" Moran Sr.
1968 - 2021
Melbourne R. "Big Mel" Moran Sr.
1968 - 2021
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BORN
1968
DIED
2021
Melbourne Moran Obituary
He was born in Lowell on December 16, 1968 and was a son of the late Janet Love (Jamieson) Cole. He received his education in Lowell schools.
Big Mel was a landlord for many years in Lowell and Palm Bay Florida. Earlier in life, he was employed for many years as a driver for The Lowell Sun.
He loved going to casinos, especially Foxwoods. He also loved to drive, especially cross-country road trips to Florida and shorter trips to Niagara Falls and Old Orchard Beach. His greatest joy was spending time in the company of his loving family, especially his adoring grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Big Mel is survived by five children, Melbourne R. Moran, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Nashua, NH, Stephen Moran, Joshua Moran, Brandon Moran, and Samantha Moran all of Lowell; four grandchildren, Korbyn Moran, Summer Moran, Violet Moran, and Autumn Moran, all of Nashua, NH; a brother, Dennis Cole of Lowell; a sister in-law Judy Cole of Palm Bay, FL; and many godchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Moran, brother's Steven "Stevie" Cole and Robert "Bobby" Cole both of Palm Bay, FL, sister Jenny Cole of Lowell and his sister in law Paula Cole of Lowell.
Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family request that you get the COVID 19 vaccine. For condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.
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Stephen moran
January 4, 2024
My papa my daddy my father my everything besides my mom and son I pray and wish if there is a heaven that you are shining and scheming no one really understands what they have until it's gone I miss you everyday And pray your at peace I love you daddy
Bonnie Whitehouse
June 3, 2022
Well Mel a year has gone by and it's still hard to believe that you're gone. We miss you. The Whitehouse family
Christine Kelley
June 20, 2021
He was such a good guy always trying to make people laugh. My condolences to the family
Jill Sullivan
June 15, 2021
RiP Mel I always enjoyed talking with you when you were delivering Chinese food. You were a great person and I know you will be missed. God bless your family at this very difficult time.
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Dawn Carter
June 14, 2021
Uncle Mel, I still can not believe you are gone. You were such a shining light in this world and we will be forever dimmer without you. You were such a kind and happy soul, the life of the party. I will forever cherish my childhood memories of you coming to visit in Florida. I will always miss you, but now you are with the rest of our family.
Joann Anderson Almeida
June 14, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Santos
June 14, 2021
Cheryl & Family my deepest condolences to you and your family, so sorry for your loss. Mel delivered my newspaper. Such a general soul.
Becky Whitehouse
June 13, 2021
Uncle Mel, I can't believe you're gone. So many memories have floated around since I got the news. My favorite one is when we would go behind and run your head for luck. You would laugh. I miss that. I miss you. Gone, but never forgotten.
Bonnie Whitehouse
June 13, 2021
Cheryl, Mel, Stephen, Joshua, Brandon and Samantha, we are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Bob and Mel became best friends for 40 plus year's he was a comedian, and life of most parties, He was our daughters God father we had so many good times together and some not so good, We were more of a family than friends, it is much to young for you to leave us you had so much more life to live. Prayers for your healing. Becky just reminded me that he would say rub my head for luck!!!! I guess he thought he Buddah!!!! Love Bob, Bonnie, Becky, and Bobby
Jay Turner
June 13, 2021
Mel. That is all you had to say in the Caddy Yard back in the 80's and early 90's at Vesper. Everyone knew who you were talking about. He had that trademark giggle. And you never needed to wonder what he was thinking....because he would tell you. Great guy. You will be missed.
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