Robert passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He was 90 years of age. Born and raised in Everett, Robert is the son of the late Walter E. and Edna M. (Glazebrook) Melvin. Robert attended Everett Public Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1942. Robert is a US Coast Guard Veteran, serving in WWII. Former Chief of the Everett Fire Department and an eight year volunteer at the Whidden Hospital in Everett. He enjoyed all types of music but, especially liked Jazz, Big Bands, and Swing. He was a great pool player and looked forward to his weekly pool playing and Line Dancing with friends.

Robert was pre-deceased in 2012 by his wife, Evelyn L. Melvin, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Devoted father of Lorene I. Melvin and her husband, Edward Sokoloski of Arlington, Sandra J. Melvin and her partner Glenn Gordon of Norfolk. Dear brother of Jack Melvin and his wife Lorraine of Tucson, AZ. Brother-in-law of Marilyn Perkins of Everett. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Sheba.