Elaine M. (Stubbs) Mellen, of West Roxbury, passed away on January 1, 2011. She was 85 years old.
Born and raised in Valdosta, GA, Elaine spent the last 65 years in West Roxbury. She loved spending time with her children and 7 beloved grandchildren. Elaine was an excellent cook and she enjoyed gardening and tending to her plants in her sunroom.
Elaine was the dear and devoted wife of the late James D. Mellen. Loving mother of Judith Mellen of West Roxbury, Christopher Mellen and his wife Elaine of Dedham, Jamie Jensen of Millis, James Mellen and his wife Theresa of Plymouth, and Patricia Clemmey and her husband Michael of Marlborough. Cherished grandmother, “Nana,” of Chris Mellen Jr. and his wife Jackie, Chad Mellen, Mandi Mellen, Billy Jensen III, Erica Jensen, James Mellen III and Jason Mellen. Dear sister in law of Van and Irene Benno of West Roxbury and George Mellen of Franklin. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Elaine's Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home.
Contributions in Elaine’s memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.
Interment concluded services at Gethsemane Cemetery in West Roxbury.