Obituary
CLAUDE MELBOURNE

Peacefully at his home in Cardinal with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Dearly beloved husband of Ethel Melbourne (nee Ramsbottom) and the late Leni Marchand. Loving father of Robert (Marlene) of Belleville, Chuck (Darlene Rudolph) of Almonte, Claude (Tina) of Brockville, Brian (Dyan Wortman) of Cardinal, Debbie Childs (Ken Byrdge) of Iroquois and Barbara DeJong (Mike Horton) of Cardinal. Step-father of Judith Scott of Kanata, Thelma Scott of Kingston, Patricia Scott-Jeoffroy (Doug) of Aurora. Claude’s extended family, Janet Melbourne and Skid Casselman. Cherished grandfather of David, Danny, Brooke, Chad, Claude, Krista Melbourne, Kenneth and Melinda Mellon, Kristine DeJong, Hanna and Emily Jeoffroy and Melissa Billards; great-grandfather to Sonia, Keshia, Lukas William and Alexander. Dear brother of Harold of Newfoundland, Murley and Shirley Updegrove both of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his parents Emanuel and Ivy Melbourne; brothers Charles, Leslie and Rodney, sisters; Reta, Annie and Mildred and his son-in-law Andy DeJong. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home Cardinal, on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Church Cardinal on Monday, February 25 at 11 a.m. Donations to the Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Interment of Cremated Remains will be at the Mainsville Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.