Laurie Ann Melbourne, 53 of Vero Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She, the eldest of three daughters, was born in Springfield, Ma to Alfred and Catherine Melbourne. Raised in Ludlow, MA, she graduated Ludlow High School, she owned and operated her own remodeling company until relocating to North Port, Florida. Here, she worked as a CNA and attended Edison State College studying Emergency Medical Technologies and received her EMT Certificate. Laurie relocated to Vero Beach a year ago to be closer to her mom.

Survivors include her loving family: mother Catherine, sisters Sue and Kathy Melbourne, Aunt Marilyn O'Connor, SND, Uncle Tommy O'Connor, partner Sandy Gretta, and dear friend Irene Murphy, SND. Laurie also leaves behind her beautiful and many "cat kids."

The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th St, Vero Beach, FL .

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, PO Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644.