MELHADO, Ronald Of Belmont on August 3, 2011. Beloved partner of Irene Fountas. Devoted father of Elizabeth Ward, Sarah Bishins and her husband Andrew. Cherished grandfather of Dana and Jesse Ward, Samuel and Iris Bishins. Loving brother of Stephen Melhado. A Private memorial service for family will be held on August 8, 2011. Immediately following at 1:00 pm a memorial observance will be held at the home of Irene Fountas and Ronald Melhado at 165 Clifton St., Belmont, MA. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in Ron’s name to The American Heart Association or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.