Other Events:

• Military: in World War II in France, England, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany
• Occupation: employee at Sifto Salt where he became Foreman in the Packaging Dept., retiring after 32 years
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; grew up
• Residence: Oct 2007, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Jul 2015, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home

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Obituary:


Obituary

Leon Joseph Melanson
1920-2015
The death of Leon Joseph Melanson, 95, of Amherst, occurred peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.  Born in River Hebert, Leon was a son of the late William and Jane (Brine) Melanson. 
Leon grew up in River Hebert, NS.  He served overseas in World War II, and was a proud veteran, having served in France, England, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.  He then went on to work at Sifto Salt working his way up to Foreman in the Packaging department, retiring after 32 years.  He was always interested and active in his community and local politics. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, a Lifetime member of both the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Canadian Legion.
Leon was a wonderful dancer and was considered the social butterfly of Centennial Villa.  He was a very strong Montreal Canadiens fan and loved to listen to music.
Anyone who has ever known or loved Leon is a better person for it because of his positive and inspirational attitude towards life.  He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
A very proud father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his daughters, Marilyn Boudreau, Amherst, Nancy (David) Ralston, Amherst, and Karen (Ross) Trueman, Cole Harbour; three grandchildren, Natalie (Scott Dixon) Ralston, Shelby Trueman, and Ryan Trueman; chosen granddaughter Heather (Mike Burgess) Doncaster and their son Parker Burgess, Mississauga; sisters Anne Melanson, Amherst, Stella (Russell) Dorion, Amherst; brother Allan (Toni), Halifax; three sisters-in-law; Kay, Dorilla, and Mary; a brother-in-law, Hank, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Alice; a sister, Mary Brown; brothers Ralph, Robert and Fred; a son-in-law, Ross; three sisters-in-law, Doris, Irene, and Nora; a brother-in-law, Tom Brown, and dear friend Money Martin.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst, (902-667-8777) from where a time of visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Friday, July 31, 2015, with Parish Prayers commencing at 8:30.  The Amherst Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a service at the funeral home on Friday at 7 pm.  A funeral mass will be held from the Holy Family Parish on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11 am.  Father Vernon Driscoll officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of the Centennial Villa and the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their compassion and support.
Family flowers only please.  Donations in memory of Leon may be made to the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice.

Leon — Alice LeBlanc. Alice died Bef Oct 2007. [Group Sheet]

1. Marilyn Melanson
2. Nancy Melanson
3. Karen Melanson

Other Events:

• Baptised: 7 Feb 1892, Minudie, N.S.
• Occupation: Nov 1914; miner
• Residence: Nov 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

William married Emma Jane (Jennie) Brine 25 Nov 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Emma (daughter of Philip S Brine and Mary\Marie LeBlanc\White) was born 10 Oct 1894, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 21 Oct 1894, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Nov 1914, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Baptised:
Her godparents were Anthony Burke and Elizabeth Brine.

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Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were James Comeau and Jennie Landry.

Other Events:

• Occupation: labourer
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; always
• Baptised: 3 Jan 1850
• Occupation: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; stone cutter
• Residence: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1876, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Nov 1910; farmer
• Occupation: Feb 1912; farming
• Occupation: May 1912; a farmer
• Occupation: Nov 1914; farming

Notes:

Birth:
He was 3 days old when he was baptized on January 3,1850.

Baptised:
His godparents were Damien Arsineau and Elizabeth Comeau. He was 3 days old at his baptism.

Died:
His death was reported by his son, Edward, who resided in River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Aime married Susanne Burke 24 Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Susanne (daughter of Francois\Frank Burke and Isabelle LeBlanc) was born 16 Jan 1848, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 Jan 1922, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Feb 1922, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 1876, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Birth:
Birth date given by her son, Leo, when he reported her death.

Died:
Her death was reported by her son, Leo Melanson of River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Notes:

Married:
Witnesses at their marriage were Thadde Comeau and Mary Bourque. There is a 3rd/4th degree of consanguinity.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Nov 1914; stonecutter

Philip — Mary\Marie LeBlanc\White. Mary\Marie (daughter of Damase LeBlanc and Pelagie Leger) was born 23 Aug 1852, Cap Pele; died 14 Feb 1925, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 17 Feb 1925, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 6 Sep 1852, Cap Pele
• Census: 1861, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Hippolite Melancon and Marie Leblanc. She has a twin sister, Modeste.

Census:
Note by A.Owen: Marie, a twin born in Aug 1852, should appear as age 9 on the census. She is not listed by her correct name nor age on this census.


Died:
Her death was reported by her husband, Philip S Brien.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Feb 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; stone cutter

Casimir married Marie Bourke 1848. Marie was born 1824; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Francois\Frank — Isabelle LeBlanc. Isabelle died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Feb 1838, the parish of Barachois; a farmer
• Census: 1851, Shediac Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
• Occupation: 6 Sep 1852, Cap Pele, , NB; a farmer
• Census: 1861, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
• Occupation: 1861, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; a farmer

Notes:

Census:
Damas is found with his wife and nine of his children. The names and ages of his children are poorly recorded on this census.

Damase married Pelagie Leger 5 Feb 1838, parish of Barachois. Pelagie (daughter of Simon Leger and Elizabeth (Isabelle) LeBlanc) was born 2 Feb 1817, Lower Cap Pele, , New Brunswick; was christened 25 Jun 1817, Cap Pele; died 6 Feb 1869. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Apr 1836, the parish of Shemogue
• Residence: Feb 1838, Ste Therese de Botsford
• Census: 1851, Shediac Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
• Census: 1861, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

Notes:

Christened:
Her father was a labourer at the time of her baptism and he was absent from the baptism. Her godparents were Jean Dugay and Marguerite Foret.

Census:
She appears on the census with her 2nd husband, Damas, and her son, Simon from her first marriage, and six children from her second marriage.

Census:
Pelagie's name is spelled 'Pegagie' on the Kanner transcription of the 1861 census. However, a look at the entry on the microfilm reel shows that her name is spelled 'Pelagie'. She is found with her second husband and nine of her children.

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Married:
Damase's mother had died by the time he married. His new bride was the widow of Hilarion Bourk. Witnesses at the marriage were Damase's father, Mathurin, and Pelagie's brother, Joseph Leger. There is a 3rd degree of consanguinity.