Mellissa Ann Compston

Mellissa Ann Compston, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was 39.

Born in Quincy on November 12, 1981, she was the daughter of the late Susan Compston and John E. Meaney and his wife Marilyn “Lynn” of Dorchester. She was a cherished granddaughter of Marceline Compston of Quincy and devoted cousin of Shannon Compston-Romano of Whitman. Mellissa was the godmother of Jeremya Wooten of Holbrook. She is also survived by her loving aunts and uncles: Vicki Compston and her life partner Paul Calabro of Quincy, Daniel Compston of Plymouth, David Compston of Bridgewater, the late Georgina and Alan Compston, Patricia (Compston) Herbert and many dear cousins, extended family and friends.

Mellissa attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School with the Class of 1999. She continued her education at the New England School of Broadcasting.

Mellissa was very passionate about caring for people and animals. She loved music and photography. Mellissa loved the water, swimming and going to Chatham and Ships Way on Cape Cod. She enjoyed walking, being outside in nature, participating in the AIDS Walk and volunteering her time at the Victory Program in Boston.

Mellissa loved her family more than anything. She was selfless, determined, devoted to the cause, passionate, brave and a survivor of numerous trials and tribulations. Mellissa’s legacy is her deep desire to help those in need. She will be missed by all the lives she touched.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.

Her funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10 AM in Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy.

Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mellissa’s name may be sent to Advocates, 1881 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701.

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