WINDSOR, VT
Alberta "Jo" Mellen, 85, a former longtime resident of Ludlow, VT, passed away Saturday morning, April 30 at the Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor.
She was born June 6, 1930 in Cavendish, VT the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Johnson) Blanchard. She received her schooling in Proctorsville. She was employed at the former Fellows Gear Shaper for many years and later at the Green Stamp Store, both in Springfield. Alberta was most recently employed with shipping and receiving at the Woodstock Inn for thirteen years until her retirement.
She and her sisters were well known for their cooking and baking skills. She enjoyed playing Bingo, having yard and food sales and taking long rides, all with her sister, Elsie. She also enjoyed traveling to Cape Cod to spend time with her daughter and grandson. She especially loved spending time with her family and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, six brothers, six sisters, three half brothers and two half sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Anika Gonzalez and her husband, Jorge of Grantham, NH and Terri Putnam and her husband, Christopher of South Yarmouth, MA, one grandson, Kyle Royce of Tulsa, OK, three sisters, Geneva Lampert of Spring, TX, Elsie Wilder of Ludlow, VT and Lucille Curtis of Springfield, VT, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 AM in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Cavendish, with the Rev. William Shelden officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow at the home of her sister, Elsie Wilder in Ludlow.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements.