Mr. John S. "Jack" Melville

John S. “Jack” Melville Loving Husband and Father LOWELL—John Stephen “Jack” Melville, the beloved husband of Mary E. (McCabe) Melville and father of Steven J. Melville, passed away on August 19, 2013 at his home following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 59 years old. Jack was born in Lowell on December 20, 1953, a son of L. Elizabeth “Betty” (Langevin) Melville, who survives him, and the late James C. Melville. He was educated in the Lowell Schools, having attended the Reilly and Moody Schools, then Lowell High School. Jack’s family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he finished his high school career at Northeast High School. Following graduation, Jack returned “home” to Lowell. In his early years, Jack was employed in the restaurant and food service industry, first as a dishwasher, later as a cook, and lastly as a restaurant manager. In 1988, Jack joined the Raytheon Co. and worked as an Expediter and as an Executive Driver, before his retirement in 2013. During his Raytheon years, to help pay for the “extras,” he cooked on the weekends at many local diners. His passion for cooking came from his early days in the restaurant field. He was a fabulous cook. Jack enjoyed photography, and took pleasure in trips to Foxwoods and traveling south to Lauderdale by the Sea, to visit his family and enjoy the ocean. In addition to his wife Mary Melville of Lowell, his son Steven Melville of Boston, and his mother Betty Melville of Plantation, FL, Jack is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Sullivan of Methuen, Donna McWilliams and her husband Robert of Plantation, FL, E. Ruth Melville, and Diane Melville, both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; his brother, James C. Melville and his wife Candy of Springfield, MO. Jack was the brother of the late Kevin E. Melville, whom he missed dearly, who died in a pedestrian accident in Florida in 2010. Jack also leaves many beloved nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE MELVILLE—In Lowell, August 19, 2013 at his home, John S. “Jack” Melville, 59, a lifelong Lowell resident, and the beloved husband of Mary E. (McCabe) Melville. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on THURSDAY from 4 until 8 P.M. Jack’s Funeral will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock A.M. from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Service at 10 o’clock at THE CHELMSFORD STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, corner of 524 Chelmsford and Plain Sts. Lowell. His burial will follow in the Westlawn II Cemetery, Lowell. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Lowell General’s Team Walk for Cancer Care, C/O Development Office, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com

Mr. John S. "Jack" Melville

December 20, 1953 - August 19, 2013