1944 - 2011 - Moncton - Bernard Melanson, 66, passed away after a lengthy illness at the Moncton City Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 2nd, 2011. Born in Moncton on September 6th, 1944, he was the son of the late Aubrey Melanson. Bernard will sadly be missed by his wife, Claudette Melanson (Babineau); his mother, Adéline Melanson (Caissie) of Dieppe; his son, Marcel Melanson (Carole) of Scoudouc; his daughter, Carole Cormier (Steven) of Shediac; two grandchildren, Xavier Cormier and Michelle Melanson; also several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one infant sister, Claudette and one infant brother Robert.
Visitations will be at Passage in Shediac Bridge on Tuesday, January 4th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm and Wednesday, January 5th from 8:30 till time of funeral. Funeral service will be celebrated at Passage Funeral Chapel in Shediac Bridge on Wednesday, January 5th at 10 am. Donations to the Moncton City Hospital Palliative Care, Lung Association, Canadian Cancer Society or donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences in the guest book are welcomed at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca Funeral arrangement under the professional care of Coopérative Funéraire Passage Funeral Co-operative, 3754, Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB E4R 1T3 Tel: (506) 532-1050