Alice Pack Melly died peacefully in Greenwich on February 11 at the age of 87, following complications from a stroke.
She is survived by her sister Polly Rowley; Alice’s former husband of 48 years L. Thomas Melly; their children Tom, Laura, Lee, and David; grandchildren, Tommy, Caroline, Madeline, and Liam; and great-grandson, Banks.
She had a love for nature, sailing, travel, and lifelong learning. She was blessed to have visited over 100 countries, as well as Antarctica, and the North Pole.
Alice was born in New York City to Maxine and Randolph Pack, and raised in Darien, CT.
She attended Chatham Hall, and Vassar College, graduating with a BA in Geology, Political Science, and Economics. She completed a program in Business Administration at Harvard/Radcliffe, and a program in Finance & Accounting at Wharton, at a time when full MBA’s were not available to women.
Alice was a dedicated parent and grandparent and devoted herself to a life of extensive community involvement.
She cemented her calling with the Junior Leagues of New York City, and Greenwich, where she became President at the age of 39.
She taught outdoor education programs at The Greenwich Audubon and Bruce Museum, and served the Inland Wetlands & Water Courses Agency of Greenwich, and the Western Long Island Sound Council.
Alice went on to serve the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, was President of the Greenwich Library, a Director of the Greenwich Hospital, and was elected to the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation, where she served from 1992-2001, and was Chairman from 1998-2001.
Alice was additionally very active with her beloved non-profit causes: Pacific House – Shelter for the Homeless, Liberation Programs, The River House adult day care facility, the Bruce Museum, and she served as a trustee of Vassar College, to name a few.
For Alice, it was an honor and a pleasure to serve and to work with so many wonderfully dedicated and talented professionals and volunteers. And she was deeply moved as her teammates acknowledged her efforts and commitment with multiple community service awards.
Alice applied herself to each of her causes with everything she had to offer. She was strong and courageous, and deeply principled to the end. We will miss her.
A service in celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road, in Greenwich at, on June 2nd at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to any organization with which she was affiliated, including her professional caregivers: At Home in Greenwich, Greenwich Hospital, and Nathaniel Witherell.