Thomas M. Mellen

Thomas M. Mellen, age 90, of Assonet, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Vivian (Pacheco) Gamache and longtime companion of the late Priscilla daRosa.

Born in Fall River, a son of the late Michael M. and Katherine (Maddock) Mellen, he was a resident of Assonet for over fifty years.

A dedicated Veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served as an SP5 during several periods of conflict and continued his service with the Army National Guard for many years following his active-duty service.

After his military career, he worked for many years in the Maintenance Department of the Assonet Highway Department.

He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lakeville, Fall River Elks Lodge 118, and the Liberal Club. He enjoyed taking trips to the casino and always looked forward to a good game of Bingo.

He is survived by one brother, James Mellen and his wife Donna of McMinnville, OR, Priscilla’s daughter, Mary Ann daRosa of New Bedford, Vivian’s children Debbie Alix of Fall River and Raymond Gamache and his wife Cathy-Ann of Fall River and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Arthur Plante, Michael Mellen, Louise Rezendes and Kathleen Goncalo.

Private services are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, Fall River.