CALAIS – Melvin Harold Greenlaw, 88, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Melvin was born May 3, 1925, in Calais, son of the late Parker and Adelaide (Pike) Greenlaw. He attended school in Calais and was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. Melvin served with Company C 2d Tank Battalion and earned the Purple Heart. After the war, Melvin returned to Calais and married the love of his life, Eleanor Keene. He became employed with the Calais School Department as a bus driver for many years and in 1963 he started his career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1985. Following retirement, Melvin enjoyed fishing on Meddybemps Lake.
In addition to his parents, Melvin was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eleanor, in 2006; three sons, Edward, Ernest and David; a sister, Lois Greenlaw and her husband, Larry; a brother, Francis Greenlaw; and a brother-in-law, Stanley McConvey. Surviving are his son, Gerald Greenlaw and wife, Robin, of Baileyville; daughters-in-law, Janet Greenlaw of Calais and Linda Bragdon of Florida; grandchildren, Melissa Johnson and husband, Dana, Kristen Smith, Jarret Greenlaw, Jamie Greenlaw and wife, Irma, and Brian McArthur; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pauline McConvey of Calais, Mabel Foster and husband, Bobby, of Calais, and Marion Brown of Eastport; sister-in-law, Gladys Greenlaw of Calais; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Peter Levi of Calais.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Calais Cemetery. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
Melvin H. Greenlaw
