Fred Melanson AMHERST, NS - Fred Melanson, age 89, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at the All Saints Hospital in Springhill. Born in River Hebert he was a son of the late William and Jane (Brine) Melanson. Fred was an accomplished gardener, well known for his beautiful property, and enjoyed inventing practical solutions to everyday challenges. He contributed greatly to the restoration of the St. Dennis Church, Minudie. He will be sadly missed by three sons, Warren (Anne Matheson), Halifax, Arnold (Eleanor), Truro, and Gerald (Patricia Robertson), Halifax; four grandchildren, Andrea, Nadine, Sarah and Joseph; one great grandson, Nicholas; sisters, Mary, Anne, and Stella; Brothers, Leon and Allen. He was predeceased by his wife Irene Melanson less than three months ago, great granddaughter Jenica Saulnier, and brothers Ralph and Bob. Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (667-8777). Visitation will take place at the Furlong~Jones Chapel on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Parish prayers will take place at the chapel Sunday night at 8 pm. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Charles site of Holy Family Parish, 63 Church St. on Monday at 10 am, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will take place in the Saint Charles - Nativity Parish Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Restoration Committee of the St. Denis Church, Minudie. www.furlongjones.ca