Melvin Henry Richards

    Richards, Melvin H., 44, May 25, 2011.  A burial service will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Richard’s family lot in the Oakfield Cemetery.
    NAPLES, FLORIDA – Melvin Henry Richards, 44, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at his home in Naples, Florida. He was born on January 14, 1967, in Presque Isle. He was a long time resident of Naples, Florida, owning and operating first Mel’s Towing and then Jerry’s Towing for many years.
    Melvin was predeceased by his mother and father, Alberta and Laurence Richards, his “Dad – Beely” (Walter Richards) and brother Gary Richards.
    He is survived by sons Jamison of Naples and Harrison and Anastasia of North Carolina; siblings Anita and Chet Morse, Jr., Sylvia and David King of St. Albans, Brenda and Craig White of Kenduskeag; special “sister – cousin” Candy and Scotty Nevers of Merrill, Dale and Jeanine of Parkman, Milo and Daniel of Canaan; nieces and nephews, Gregory, Nicole, Logan and Brody Morse; Danielle, Jacob, Oliver, Austin and Emmett Cray; Christopher Richards; Jacob and Alexandra King; Jason, Jason Jr. and Lindsey Morse; Loretta, Virgil, Felicia and Devan Haas; Daleine Richards; John Knuckles and Family; Mark Ramsdell and Family and Judy Huff and Family.
    He was expecting and looking forward to meeting his first grandson due in September.
    Melvin lived his life to the fullest.  He loved his boys, his family in Maine and his Alvarado family in Florida, no-bake chocolate cookies, as well as all his friends old and new. He would willingly give up what he had to help out anyone in need, especially a child. He was “Uncle Mel”to countless children who knew they would get a smile, a story and a lot of fun when Uncle Mel was around.
    In a life way too short, he touched the lives of everyone who met and loved him. He was full of fun and laughter and would put smiles on the faces of everyone who came in contact with him. He met you with a handshake and left you with a smile. Mel will be loved, missed and remembered in our hearts forever.
    A burial service will be held on Saturday, June 18th at 2 pm. at the Richards family lot in the Oakfield Cemetery. After the service all are invited to reminisce at Candy’s home in Merrill.