Melanie Garrappa (Gouvin), 63 years young, from Pawcatuck, CT, was a strong soul who left a mark on everyone she met. She was a waitress for a good part of her life. She also worked as a school bus monitor and school aide for Westerly Public schools. She loved old school muscle cars and going to swap meets. Dodge Challengers being her favorite. Christmas was her absolute favorite holiday. Most importantly, she was the world's best mother to her four children: Maria, Greg, Kevin, and Tiffany. She was tough and taught us all how to be just as strong as her. Her grandbabies, Kayla, Sakari, Lucas, Lillianna, Emmit, and Isaac were her world. She had that love and personality that adopted so many more as her children, grandchildren, and best friends, who were more like sisters. She is truly loved and missed by so many and will never be forgotten. Until we meet again....FLY HIGH BEAUTIFUL ANGEL