FAIRHAVEN — Lucille F. Mello, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Amaral) Mello. She graduated from New Bedford High School in 1939.
Miss Mello was also a member of the first graduating class of the Campbell Secretarial School in 1940. For over 40 years she worked at the New Bedford-Acushnet Cooperative Bank. Before retiring, she worked for Bridgewater Credit Union.
Miss Mello's passion was travelling. She traveled throughout the world for over 30 years.
She is survived by one niece and four nephews, eight great nieces and nephews, three great-great nieces and nephews and several cousins.
She was the sister of the late Doris Richards and Lillian Thomas.
Visitation will be Monday, July 23, from 8-9 am, followed by a prayer service at Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.