Patricia Dewell Melley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia Dewell Melley, who was ageless, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022 surrounded by her children. She was the loving wife of the late John V Melley. Born and raised in the south end of Hartford to Mary (Harrigan) Dewell and George Dewell, she was a proud graduate of Bulkeley High, Class of 1949. She and her handsome husband John settled down in West Hartford where they raised their four children and enjoyed wonderful times with family and friends. Pat was a terrific entertainer, decorator and style icon to her granddaughters. She loved being at her Pink House in Narragansett especially when it was overflowing with family. And she loved Christmas Eve (as we all do!) Pat and John were blessed with what they called The Dinner Party Group, Eileen and Gerry Russo, Mary Ann and Pete Renehan, Maureen and Joe Hallisey, Marge and Joe McMahon, Sheila and Al Dumeer, Oz and Anita Stack. They were lifelong sisters. Pat is survived by her children, John and Maryanne Melley, Michael and Kristina Melley, Mary and Scott Stauffer and Tricia and Chris Nelson, all of West Hartford much to their mother’s happiness. She is also survived by her grandchildren, her beautiful talking dolls and her two princes, Caitlin Melley, Sarah (Jeff) Jaksina, Glennis Melley (Mike Mackey), Caroline Melley Meehan (Sean), Meaghan Melley, Will Stauffer (Kara Donovan), Maria Stauffer Pollard (Marty), Annie Stauffer, Genevieve Nelson, Harry Nelson, and Fiona Nelson. Additionally she was thrilled to have two perfect great grandsons, John and Ben Jaksina. Pat is also survived by her brother Michael and her sister-in-law Mary Lou Melley, as well as her loving nieces and nephews whom she adored. She was predeceased by her sister and brother Coreen and Peter and her Melley in-laws. They all had so much fun together. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, June 5th from 4:00 to 6:00pm at Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford. A memorial mass will be held the following day, Monday, June 6th at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 872 Farmington Ave. West Hartford at 11:00 am. Burial will be private. If you wish to make a donation in her honor, please consider The National Federation of the Blind.