Loretta L. Leroux Melvin, 71 of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Northborough and Spencer, Ma died on February 11, 2007 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Calvin C Melvin who died in 2003. She is survived by her sons; Robert of Maine, Donald of Wildersville,TN and predeceased son Ronald; her 4 daughters Linda Roberts of Spencer, Cynthia Melvin of Millbury, Karen Parker of Holden and Laurie Melvin of Blandford; her siblings Shirley Corrinne of Hudson, Jeanette Leroux of Northborough  and predeceased by Anita Haroutunian and Irene Antonio and step – brother George Akroyd. She is also survived by 22 grand children and 11 great grandchildren. She was born in Springfield Ma, daughter of the late George and Celia Demers Akroyd.

    She was a manager for many years at Lawrence Candle Factory in Northborough and the Butcher Co., in Marlborough. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, dancing and knitting. She was a very kind loving and caring mother, sister and wife and will be sadly missed by her family. Burial will be private.