MELANSON, PAUL - Paul J. Melanson, 79, of Maynard, MA. and a native of New Brunswick, died December 9, 2011 in FL. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Annette (LeBlanc) Melanson. He was the son of the late Pascal and Germaine (Trudel) Melanson. In addition to his wife Annette, he is survived by two daughters: Janice Phaneuf and husband Jeff, and Diane Kiley and husband, Sean; four grandchildren, Jake and Janelle Phaneuf and Bryan and Eric Kiley, all of Maynard, MA; a sister to whom he was very close, Jeannine LeBlanc of New Brunswick; and a loving extended family including many nieces, nephews, in-laws.
Visiting Friday, December 16th from 4 to 8pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) Acton, MA. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 17th at 9am in St. Bridget's Church, 1 Percival St., Maynard, MA with a gathering immediately following at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club, 45 Old Mill Rd, Maynard. On-line guest book www.actonfuneralhome.com