Ann V. Melaugh
April 29, 1925 ~ June 27, 2016
South Portland- Ann V. Melaugh, 91, died Monday, June 27, 2016 at Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. Ann was born in South Portland, Maine on April 29, 1925, the daughter of the late John H. and Margaret (Barrett) Vanier. She graduated from South Portland High School in the class of 1943 and from the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston, MA. On April 10, 1948 she married William B. Melaugh at Holy Cross Church in South Portland. Ann worked as an executive secretary in her early years and later as an Administrative Assistant for the Cerebral Palsy Center retiring in 1988. She was a lifelong communicant of Holy Cross Church and a member of the Sodality, she volunteered at Mercy Hospital and was an active member of the Mercy Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, she was also a member of the Friends of the South Portland Public Library. Ann was predeceased by her husband William B. Melaugh on October 10, 2015; a sister Mary J. Brogan and a brother John P. (Jack) Vanier. She is survived by four sons William J. and Susan Melaugh of Sharon, MA, Robert J. Melaugh of South Portland, Steven P. and Christine Melaugh of Media, PA, and James M. and Stephanie Melaugh of Portland; five grandchildren Matthew, Bradley, Ryan, Christie Ann and Steven Melaugh Jr.; two great grandchildren Mali and Steven Ryan Melaugh. Anns faith was extremely important to her and brought her a great deal of pleasure and comfort. She was deeply devoted to her family. She and Bill enjoyed many wonderful trips to Bermuda, Florida, Ireland, and the Virgin Islands. These trips gave Ann many fond memories. In addition to her family she had many close relationships with friends, she valued greatly. Ann was loved and admired by everyone she touched. Her spirit was special and inspired great loyalty. She will be missed by all who knew her. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. Prayers will be recited at 10:15 at the funeral home on Friday, July 1, 2016 followed by an 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be private in Calvary Cemetery. To view Anns memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Anns memory to: The Morrison Center, 60 Chamberlain Rd., Scarborough, ME 04074
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Dear Melaugh Family,I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Ann was a remarkable woman with a deep wisdom and love of family. Ann taught me many things during my time working with her and I will always be grateful for her wit and sense of humor!I am so very sorry I didn’t attend the funeral and I hope I can express my appreciation to all of her children who were a constant source of support, comfort, laughter and deep devotion to Ann’s care and comfort.I’ll miss Ann very much and I know she is now in the presence of her Lord and in the comforting arms of her beloved husband. Rest in Peace Ann. You will be missed by so many!Sincerely, Janet
– Janet Fongemie
Dear Bob and Jim, I was so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady. I enjoyed seeing her at Mercy Volunteer and Auxiliary functions. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love,Jen
– Jennifer Fitzgerald
What sad news. We spoke not too long ago. Joe, Robert (Bobby), and I spent many good times with Ann. So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady and one of Mom’s best friends for many years. With loving thoughts and memories,Ellen Murphy Barnett
– Ellen Murphy Barnett
I’m so sorry for your loss , I so loved being with her and caring for her, she had such a great since of hummer, she was a great Friend. I’ll miss her so much. My thoughts are with all of you
– Dee Jewett
I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you, I loved caring for Ann, she was a great friend, loved being around her , such a great since o hummer! I’ll renember her saying to me all the time sit down! My prayers are with she will sure be missed
– Dee Jewett
So sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. I worked with her for many, many years at the CP Center. What a wonderful woman. I enjoyed all the lunches with “the old ladies” as they called themselves thar met once a month after they left the center. Sad that most of them are gone now. “Mother Melaugh”will be greatly missed.
– Sue Brewer
To the Melaugh family,So sorry for the passing of Ann,I worked with her at mercy volunteered with her and saw her at church a lot. so sorr for your family.Kristen Tully
– kristen Tully
I was sad to learn of Ann’s passing. I got to know Ann while she was a volunteer at Mercy, and for many years I enjoyed her company and service to others. Her kindness, humor and loyalty to her friends was abundant. Even after I had retired, I would sometimes drop by the Fore River site to see her on her Wed. shift because she held such a special spot in my heart. My condolences to the family on their great loss. She was a special woman and I will remember Ann fondly.
– Jennifer Fitzpatrick