FALL RIVER — Louise (Acheson) Melling, age 95 years, of Fall River and formerly of New Bedford, died Friday, May 19, 2006, at Adams House in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Frederick W. Melling.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Luella (Melvin) Acheson.
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, she was an active volunteer for the American Red Cross, Taunton State Hospital, and for 36 years a volunteer for St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary, and also served as a board member.
Survivors are nieces, Elizabeth Acheson of Westport, Janice Moore of Pennsylvania and Joan Reed of Dartmouth; a nephew, James Acheson of Westport; many grand nieces and grand nephews; and her longtime friend, Frances Lyman of New Bedford.
Private services are under the direction of the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. Remembrances may be made to the memorial fund of Grace Church, 133 School St., New Bedford, MA 02740.