BATH — Anne F. Melrose, 85, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Horizon’s Living and Rehab Center.

She was born in Bridgton on Nov. 11, 1933, the daughter of James and Gladys O. (Chadbourne) Fitton. Anne graduated from Bridgton High School as valedictorian in 1951, and graduated from Bates College in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After graduating from college, she taught at Buckfield and Lisbon High Schools, where she coached basketball and softball. Anne was a frequent substitute teacher at Bath Middle School and Morse High School from 1977 until her retirement in 2007.

Anne was active in Bath-area Girl Scouting for 50 years, serving as a troop leader at all levels and in the Longreach Service Unit. She traveled to England with her troop in the 1980s. Anne served in the Civil Air Patrol with her husband and obtained the rank of major. She served the commander of Pine Tree Senior Squadron for over 30 years. Anne was an avid reader, often reading four to five books a week. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, knitting, gardening and was an excellent cook. Her sons-in-law were always treated to her homemade apple pies any time they came for a visit. She enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren.

Anne married Joseph R. Melrose Jr. on June 26, 1960. They were married for 54 years before his death on Dec. 16, 2014. She lovingly cared for Joe during his extended illness.

She is survived by three daughters, Elaine Baker of Littleton, Mass., Marilyn Melrose of Haverhill, Mass. and Susan Yurek of Bath; six grandchildren; and her dear cousin and lifelong best friend, Eunice Fitton of Bridgton.

Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Small Point Baptist Church, Main Road, Phippsburg. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath.

Condolences may be made online at www.Dailgefuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne’s memory to: The Bath High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1030, Bath, ME 04530.