Marie A. CROTEAU

MELANDER, MARIE A., 94, of Priscilla Avenue, a retired office worker, died Tuesday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Bert G. Melander. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Isaiah J. and Ann (Loughran) Croteau, she had lived in Providence most of her life. For the last couple of years she enjoyed living at Saint Francis House, Blackstone Street, Woonsocket.For many years Mrs. Melander was the office manager for the Hartford Roofing Company, Providence, owned by her late husband. She later worked for the former Calderone Insurance Agency, Providence, and the former London Insurance Agency, of East Providence. She attended Hope High School, and was a lifelong parishioner of Saint Anthony Church, Plainfield Street, Providence.She leaves a son; Bert W. Melander, of Providence, a daughter; Ann Marie Rowles, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John, Walter, Thomas, and William Croteau, and Margaret Cornell.The funeral will be held Friday, at 9:00 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., in Saint Anthony Church, Plainfield Street, Providence. Burial in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Anthony Church, 594 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909, or Saint Francis House 167 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895, in her memory will be appreciated.Published in The Providence Journal on 3/10/2005.