Marcel "Frenchy" P. Hamelin, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday on March 24, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital. Born on May 15, 1923 in Troisrivieres, Canada he was the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Goodrich) Hamelin. Frenchy was a longtime resident of Meriden. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Frenchy was employed by the City of Meriden as a supervisor for the Housing Authority until his retirement. He was an avid Roller Skater, winning several medals. Mr. Hamelin is survived by his children: Dale-Marie Cirillo, Robert Hamelin and Thomas Hamelin all of Meriden; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and his former wife and best friend until the end Irene Hamelin. He was predeceased by two brothers: Paul and Maurice Hamelin and a sister Evette Morrissette.