Melanson, Edward J., 83, of Port Charlotte, FL, died July 22, 2012 in Florida. Predeceased by his first wife, Bernice (O'Brien) Melanson and his second wife, Edythe Melanson. Father of Donna Sempolinski and her husband Andy of Sharon; Paula Putnam and her husband David of Northborough; Ed Melanson, Jr. and his wife Donna of Ft. Mill, SC; grandfather of Adam Sempolinski, Alex, Stephen and Brendan Putnam and survived by 5 step-children and their families. Calling hours are Friday July 27, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. (Rte. 20), Northborough. Funeral Mass Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. (Rte. 20) Northborough. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Memorial donations to: American Cancer Society ; 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA, 01701. For online condolences, please visit:
www.haysfuneralhome.com.