MELANSON, LAURIE - Laurie Melanson of Villa du Repos (Formerly of Memramcook) passed away on September 22, 2009 at the Dr. George L. Dumont Hospital at the age of 78. Born on June 8, 1931 in Malakoff, he was the son of the late Jim Melanson and the late Marie Gallant. He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Powers of Memramcook and his son, Roger Melanson of St-Joseph; one brother, Herve (Maria) Melanson of Moncton; two grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Aurore Poirier and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice. Visitations will be held at Dupuis Funeral Home, Memramcook on Friday September 25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Saturday September 26 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas de Memramcook Roman Catholic Church St. Joseph on Saturday September 26 at 11:00 am. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Dupuis Funeral Home Memramcook. www.dupuisfuneralhome.ca