MELANSON, Therese M. (Richardson)-Of Chelsea, passed away suddenly at home on July 21, 2013, at 56 years. Beloved wife of Vincent P. Melanson. Loving mother of Joseph Simard and his wife Brittney of NH. Loving sister of Sheryl D'Amico of Melrose, Barbara Oxley and her husband Steven of Saugus, Thomas and Patrick Richardson of Medford. Cherished grandmother of Jack, Luke, Jenna, and Matthew. She is also survived by several dear nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a graveside service at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington Ave., Everett, on Tuesday, July 30th, at 11:30 AM. In Therese's memory, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.