Passed away at the H surrounded by his family at the Health Sciences Center, St. John’s, on Sat., August 25, 2012 after a long illness. Melvin Tucker of Elliston, age 67. Predeceased by father Samson Tucker; Mother Mary E. Tucker, Sister Betty Maidment and Baby Noseworthy.

Left with fond and loving memories his wife Jean of 47 years;
Daughters; Georgina (Jody) Bonavista, Michelle (Glen) Sandpoint, Idaho and Kelly (Jim) Elliston.
Special Grandchildren; Mitchell Russell, Baylee Alexander, Ellie-Jo Klippel and Carlee Klippel
Brothers Cyril (Eva) and Harvey (Una)
Sister Stella (Abe) Noseworthy
Brother-in-laws Art(Violet) Baker, Winston ( Kaye) Baker, Roy (Doreen) Baker, Boyd (Marg) Baker and Ray Maidment. 33 Nephews and Nieces, his buddies at Cougars Construction, family and friends.
Rested at Strathie’s Funeral Home, Bonavista. Funeral services will take place at Salvation Army, Bonavista on Aug. 30th, 2012 at 2 P.M. Internment will follow the service at the Salvation Army Cemetery in Elliston.