Charles R.

Melvin

Charles passed away Friday evening, November 3 ^rd in the loving presence of his beloved wife.  He was 84 years of age.  Born and raised in Everett he was a son of the late Charles and Ruth (Leonard) Melvin.  He received his education in Everett attending local schools.  He enlisted into the US Navy and served honorably during the Korean Conflict.  He returned to Everett and for the next 34 years he worked for Touraine Paints in Everett.  46 years ago he married his beloved wife Barbara (Doncaster-Broman) and settled in Chelsea. For the past 20 years, Charles worked for the Chelsea School Dept. as a School Crossing Guard. Rarely ever missing a day he loved his assignments watching out for the schoolchildren and parents to and from school. In his lifetime Charles enjoyed family camping and prided himself an amateur horseshoe player.  His love was family, centering around his grandchildren.  in addition to his parents he was also predeceased by a sister June Windsor.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years , Barbara N. (Doncaster-Broman) Melvin of Chelsea. He was the devoted father of Theresa N. Rosati and her husband Anthony of Wells, ME. Chelsea Police Officer Timothy T. Broman, Sr. and his wife Angela of Wilmington and Dawn Egan and her husband John of Laconia NH.  Cherished grandfather of Chelsea police dispatcher Zachary T. Broman, Timothy T. Broman and Chelsea Police Officer Thomas M. Broman, John and Jacqueline Egan.  Dear brother of James Melvin of Melrose, Ruth Currie of Seattle, WA and Donna Blake of Lynn.