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Fred A Melanson

Fred A Melanson

Male 1917 - 2007  (89 years)

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  1. 1.  Fred A MelansonFred A Melanson was born 27 Jul 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia; died 15 Feb 2007, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Nova Scotia.

    Other Events:

    • Misc: Minudie, N.S.; built the new steeple for the Saint Denis Church
    • Occupation: an accomplished gardner and a practical inventor
    • Baptised: 6 Aug 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Obituary: 16 Feb 2007, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the Moncton Times Transcript

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    Sponsors are Clarence Melanson and Bessie Burke.

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    Saturday, February 17, 2007
    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

    Fred married Mary Irene Terrio 23 May 1942. Mary (daughter of Louis Jude Terrio and Jennie Alice DesBarres) was born 19 Aug 1914, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Nov 2006, Gables Lodge, Amherst, N.S.; was buried 4 Dec 2006, the Saint Charles - Nativity Parish Cemetery, Amherst, NS. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Warren Arthur Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Arnold Frederick Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Gerald Francis Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Warren Arthur Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fred1)

    Warren married Debra Anne Matheson [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Sarah Maria Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Joseph Arthur Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Arnold Frederick Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fred1)

    Arnold married Eleanor Louise Frail [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Andrea Lee Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Nadine Adele Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Gerald Francis Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Fred1)

    Gerald married Stephanie Hunter [Group Sheet]

    Gerald married Patricia H. Robertson [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Sarah Maria Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Warren2, 1.Fred1)

  2. 6.  Joseph Arthur Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Warren2, 1.Fred1)

  3. 7.  Andrea Lee Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arnold2, 1.Fred1)

    Andrea married Timothy Joseph Saulnier (son of Jean-Paul Saulnier and Dina Vautour) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Nicholas Charles Saulnier  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Jenica Belle Saulnier  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 2000; died 1 Jun 2001.

  4. 8.  Nadine Adele Melanson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arnold2, 1.Fred1)

    Nadine married Garnet McKeen [Group Sheet]



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