HARWICH- Thomas P. Mellett, 84, died peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Kelly) Mellett, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage until her passing in 2006.
Born in Boston on April 11, 1934, he was a son of the late Coleman and Nora Mellett. Thomas proudly served on the Gearing class Destroyer USS Perry 844 as a radarmen 2nd class during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged in 1957. He was a graduate of Saint Thomas High School and continued to achieve a masters degree from Northeastern University. Prior to his retirement, he spent his career working as a 5th grade Randolf teacher, basketball coach and mentor to countless students.
In his retirement, Thomas enjoyed working and golfing at Cranberry Golf Course in Harwich, bringing daily candy deliveries to Ethan and Lindsey (no, he didn’t help pay the dentist) and corresponding (with actual letters) with former students and co-workers.
Thomas is survived and will be deeply missed by his son, Paul Mellett and his wife Cathy, and Paul’s two children Ethan and Lindsey; grandchildren Keryn and Megan Mellett of Olympia Washington; a sister, Mary Burns, and a brother, Joseph Mellett; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Thomas was predeceased by his son, Robert Mellett; a brother, Jimmy Mellett; and two sisters, Ann Kelly and Noreen “Nono” Smolinsky.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, March 7th from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main St., West Harwich. An informal service will be held in the funeral home directly following at 5:30 p.m. where friends and family can share a quick story or memory. Burial will be held on Friday, March 8th at 11a.m. in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealames.com
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