Frank R. Melcher

Frank R. Melcher, 90
     SCARBOROUGH - Frank R. Melcher, 90, of Libby Street, Scarborough, died Jan.10, 2006 in Portland at a local hospital.
     Mr. Melcher was born Sept. 7, 1915 in Portland, a son of Bert and Arvilla Meserve Mel- cher and was educated in the South Portland Schools.
     Mr. Melcher retired from the Portland Gas and Light Co. He was with the Scarborough Fire Department for 70 years and also with the FirePolice. Mr. Melcher was a member of the Masons.
     He also served during World War II in the United States Marines and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion
     Survivors include two sons, Roland O. Melcher and his wife Joan of Brunswick, and Stanton K. Melcher and his wife Ruth of Chickamauga, Ga.; a daughter, Nancy A. Wheeler of Boothbay Harbor; and stepdaughter, Nickie Winslow and her husband Herbert of Boothbay Harbor; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
    
     In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to:
    The Shriner's Burn Unit for Children
    516 Carew St.
    Springfield, MA 01104
    
     At the families request there will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will beheld 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A reception will follow at the American Legion Post #76, Libby Road, Scarborough. Interment will be at a later date.
    Frank R. Melcher