ANSON – Henry “Hank” Raymond Mellows Sr., 80, of Anson, passed away at home on Dec., 8, 2021. Hank was born in a little log cabin in Anson, to the late Stanley and Gertrude (Smith) Mellows.

He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Redmond) and father of Henry Mellows Jr. (Sheryl) and Mary Mellows (Brian), grandfather to Scott Mellows (Amanda), Rene (Scott) Dempsey and Marin Celmer, and great-grandfather to Dillinger Mellows and Tobin Dempsey. He is survived by his siblings Rosemary Merry, Agnes Gray, Charlotte (Ralph) Withee and Sharon (John) Mellows, many nieces and nephews and life-long friends, Colin and Regina Campbell and family and Leo and Maureen Redmond. In addition to his parents, Hank was predeceased by his sister Stanlene and his brother Clifford.

Hank graduated from Madison High School in 1959 and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. His lifelong dream was to have his own dairy farm. In 1976, he and Shirley purchased the Merry Farm in Anson, now Mello Acre Farms, adjoining the farm he grew up on. Hank, Shirley, Stanley, Henry Jr., Scott and Amanda toiled for many a decade to create Hank’s vision for his dairy farm and through these efforts, Hank embodied an unmatched work ethic and dedication to his mission, his family, agriculture and his much-loved cows. Hank/Father/Dad/Pup/Puppy/Farmer Hankie will be deeply missed. A private celebration of Hanks’s life will be held in the future.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the charity of your choice.

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