7 May, 2013
WHITINSVILLE - James "Jim" M. Mellor, 72, formerly of Heritage Park died Sat. May 4, 2013 at the Ichabod-Washburn Hospice House in Worcester after an illness. He is survived by his first wife and friend, Vivian (Deschene) Mellor; 2 sons, Michael Mellor and his wife Lynne of Hopkinton, John Mellor and his wife Janet of Northbridge; a daughter, Amy Babiy and her husband Sergey of Northbridge and 10 grandchildren, Nicole, Danielle, and Jessica Mellor of Hopkinton; Jonathan, Kathryn, and Hillary Mellor of Northbridge, and Vanessa, Emily, Marcus, and Lucas Babiy of Northbridge; as well as many friends especially Alan "Tilly" Taylor and Linda Smith. He was predeceased by his brother Robert M. Mellor who died on Jan. 5, 2009. Born in Whitinsville on Sept. 30, 1940 he was the son of George and Mary (Daley) Mellor and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Northbridge High School Class of 1958. Jim was the owner and operator of the Gray Barn in Whitinsville until his retirement in 2003.
Jim enjoyed spending time with his family especially all of his grandchildren. He attended many sports events and activities over the years. He was dubbed the #1 Fan of the Hopkinton High School Softball Team. He also enjoyed playing cards with "the guys" at the Gray Barn and enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino as well as his many golf trips with his friends including Myrtle Beach, the Dominican Republic, Florida, California, and Georgia. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church.
His funeral will be held on Fri. May 10 from Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St. with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 1 Cross St. Whitinsville. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held on Thurs. May 9 from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Ichabod-Washburn house, 1183 Main St., Worcester, MA 01606. To leave a condolence message for the family, please visit www.
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