FALL RIVER - Laura (Mello) Dunham, 84, of 4901 No. Main St., Fall River, Ma. formerly of 105 Chavenson St., Fall River, died Thursday at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. She was the widow of George W. Dunham. She is survived by Two Sons: George D. Dunham of Fall River, and Edward Rita of Massachusetts; Three Daughters: Pamela J. Oliver of Assonet, Valerie B. Oliveira of Fall River, and Lauri B. Dunham of Lakeville, MA; Two Sisters: Dorothy Mello and Deolinda Venancio both of Fall River, MA; Twelve Grandchildren; Four Great Grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Manuel Moniz Mello, Diamentina Medeiros, Evangelina Carvalho, and Georgina Moniz.
Born in Fall River, the Daughter of the late Manuel Moniz Mello and the late Ermelinda (Costa) Mello. She was a life long resident of Fall River and she was a Homemaker.
Her funeral service will take place in the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. Wake Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Cremation to follow.