Corliss Marie Mello

Corliss Marie (LaChance) Mello, 79, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away on September 12, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born in Attleboro, MA, on January 28, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Florian Raymond LaChance and the late Edna C. (Bouchard) LaChance. A lifelong resident of North Attleboro, she was a 1963 graduate of North Attleboro High School and resided in town until shortly before her death. It was there she met the love of her life, the late James Richard Mello, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage until his passing in 2016.

She was the long-time office manager for the family dental practice of the late Dr. James Dooley. Later in life, she was one of the first employees at Wrentham’s Cracker Barrel store, where she enjoyed working until her retirement. She also worked as a realtor for Jack Conway Realty.

Corliss will be remembered by her family and friends for her warm, kind, and hardworking nature. Though quiet in presence, her spirit was bold. She enjoyed traveling the country with her husband in their RV—visiting numerous national parks, seeing sights like the hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque, NM, and journeying all the way to Denali in Alaska. She also enjoyed working in her yard, camping, and attending her grandkids’ activities and games. Her favorite times were those spent gathered with family, including holidays, celebrations, and ordinary Sunday dinners, creating lifelong memories that will forever be cherished.

She was the mother of Lori L. Joubert, wife of the late Glenn M. Joubert, of Smithfield, RI, and Michael D. Mello of North Attleboro, MA. Also remaining to cherish her memory are five grandchildren: Shayna L. Joubert Barradale and her husband, Nicholas Barradale, of Attleboro, MA; Caitlin J. Whelihan and her husband, Steven A. Whelihan Jr., of Hampden, MA; Michael G. Joubert and his wife Saarah Joubert (Khan), of Providence, RI; Gregory J. Joubert and his wife, Kelly (Collins) Joubert, of Cumberland, Rhode Island; Makayla A. Mello of North Attleboro, MA; three great grandchildren: Ensley, Camille, and Paxton Whelihan; her brother: Donald R. LaChance of Wilmington, North Carolina; and nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, the late Raymond R. LaChance.

The family would like to give special thanks to Lea Adina, who was a kind and generous caregiver to Corliss in her final years.
Family and friends are warmly welcome to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home at 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Transfiguration of the Lord Parish - Sacred Heart at 58 Church Street, North Attleboro, MA.

Private burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association online at alz.org or by mail to 320 Nevada St. Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. The funeral home can also be reached at 508-695-0200.