Paul Joseph Melanson
Born In: Gilberts Cove, Digby Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: October 26th, 2011
Paul Joseph Melanson, 84, of 141 Meadows Rd., Sydney Forks, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Gilberts Cove, Digby County, he was a son of the late Roy E. and Hattie (Amero) Melanson and the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He was a member of St. Mary’s parish, East Bay.
He was a loving father and devoted husband.
He worked for Municipal Ready Mix for 37 years before retiring in 1991.
He spent many hours on the upkeep of his property, house and vehicles, for which he received numerous compliments. He played the guitar all his life, entertaining many at get-togethers with his music. His sense of humour, even to the end, was enjoyed by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn, his son, Gerald (Judy), Calgary, Alta.; and daughters, Shirley (Sandy) MacNeil, East Bay, Nancy (Reg) Fagan, Foxtrap, N.L.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Melanson, Adele Doucet and Marie (Gerald) Gaudet; and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary Rose (Comeau) in 2005, sister, Marion Fash and his brother, Nelson ‘Dick.’
Visitation for Mr. Melanson will took place Sunday, 7-9 p.m. and will take place Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, East Bay, with Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
Artificial flowers only. Donations in memory of Mr. Melanson can be made to Cape Breton Palliative Care.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.
