Raynham – Richard George Mellor, a long time Taunton resident, died September 21st 2010 at the Life Care Center of Raynham after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years of age. He was the husband of the late Jeanne (Johnson) Mellor. He was born in Attleboro, Ma. Son of the late Raymond Mellor and Mary (Bescherer) Mellor. Mr. Mellor was educated in Attleboro schools. He worked at the L.G. Balfour Company for 45 years. Mr. Mellor was in the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II and was awarded the Pacific Theater Medal of World War II. He was a Fireman First Class aboard the Battleship USS Nevada. He was also a long time member of the Oakland Grange, the Bates Lodge and the VFW in Taunton. Mr. Mellor was a member of the North Christian Church of Dighton. He enjoyed keeping up with his yard and reading about World War II. He is survived by five children, David R. Mellor and his wife Deborah of Mansfield, Steven L. Mellor and his wife Lisa of Barnstable, Robert H. Mellor of Honolulu, Hawaii, Ruth (Mellor) Davis of Texas and Linda Mellor of Taunton. He also leaves one brother, Raymond Mellor of Connecticut and was predeceased by his sister Ruth Mellor. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Mellor’s funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1pm at the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) followed by a service at North Christian Church of Dighton at 2pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4-8pm. At 6pm the Bates Lodge will hold a service. Burial will be at Stevens Corner Cemetery in Rehoboth. Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) 508-821-7771. Please visit our website www.tauntonfuneral.com to sign the guest book and view the obituary and for directions.