Melvin E. Lawson

Melvin E. Lawson, 96, died August 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Mungundy, New Brunswick, Canada, April 10, 1925, the son of Elbridge W. and Bertha A. (Vance) Lawson.

Melvin was a US Navy World War II Veteran, serving in the Pacific and on the USS Independence.  He was a 3 ^rd Class Gunner’s mate.

He worked in sales for Seward’s Dairy and has been retired from General Electric Co.

Melvin was a member of the Rutland American Legion Post 31.

Surviving are his son, James M. Lawson of Mesquite NV; 2 daughters, JoAnn Voelz of No. Clarendon and Judy Cole of Pittsford; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer DuPrey, Jason (Katie) Cole, Dawn (Brad) Funk, and Matthew (Joy) Lawson; and 2 greatgrandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Florence (LeFrancois) Lawson in 2007; 4 sisters, Gladys Johnson, Pearl Hebert, Blanche Trombley and Rena Lawson.

Burial will held at the convenience of the family in Green Hill Cemetery in Wallingford.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Rd., Pittsford, VT 05763 or Foley Cancer 160 Allen St., Rutland, VT. 05701.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.