Michele Melanson

Michele L. Melanson

Charleston

Michele Melanson, 55, passed away unexpectedly, December 1, 2025. She was born in Meriden, CT., March 1, 1970, the daughter of Michael and Leola (Pelletier) Onerato.

Michele was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1988. She was employed with Imperial Distributors for 27 years.

Michele had a big heart, an infectious and contagious laugh, and never failed to mince words. She loved cooking and being with her family. Michele was a loving, caring wife to Ralph and mother to her only daughter, Jordan. Her greatest gifts were her grandchildren, Kinsley, Kallie and Kaden.

Surviving in addition to her husband, daughter and mother, are her sister, Brigette Hanson, son-in-law, Joshua McLaughlin, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a favorite uncle, Gorchie.

She will be forever missed. Those wishing to remember her in a special way may contribute in her memory to an Educational Fund for her grandchildren, C/O Jordan McLaughlin, 156 Dover Rd., Charleston, ME. 04429.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.