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.Â
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.
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1920 - 2015 (95 years)
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