Parcourez la nécrologie de Gary James Melanson 19472024 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
Gary James Melanson
1947-2024
Gary James Melanson,
76, of Kentville, NS, passed away peacefully in Valley Regional
Hospital on February 2, 2024, with his beloved wife and family by his
side. Listening to his favourite music station, «Willie’s
Roadhouse». Born in Berwick, NS, Gary was a son of the late
Joseph John Melanson and Dorothy (Avery) Melanson.
Gary was a joyful,
happy person who always had a joke to crack, had a quick remark to
make, or take a real-life situation and relate it to a Seinfeld
episode. He just loved to get a laugh out of people. He loved to watch
sports, hockey (Toronto Maple Leafs), football (New York Giants) and
especially baseball (Toronto Blue Jays). This hobby often dominated TV
time in his household. Gary was a big baseball fan, he liked to
support the local Valley Wildcats. He was an avid golfer, and he
enjoyed playing whenever and wherever he had a chance. He loved
crosswords, whether it be in the paper, a crossword book, or a scratch
ticket (his ultimate favourite).
Gary spent the
majority of his life working in furniture and appliance sales, working
with many retailers during this time, most recently including Leons
and Jordans Home Furnishings.
Gary loved to spend
time with his wife Sharon, they often enjoyed going for drives
together through the country or over to the harbour; stopping to eat
at diners they would discover along the way. For those who knew Gary
well, you know food was always top of mind. A few favourites were, The
Family Diner in Aylesford, NS, Angie’s in Middleton, NS, and Johnny’s,
Berwick, NS. The staff at these spots, whether they knew it or not
left a special mark in his life.
Gary is survived by
his wife, Sharon Melanson of Kentville, NS; these beautiful people
have been together for 36+years. Celebrating 25 years of marriage,
February 13th, 2024. Stepdaughter, Michele Ritchie (Ken Ward) of
Coldbrook, NS; sisters, Elizabeth «Betty» Saunders of
Kentville, NS, Yvonne Herbert of Edmonton, AB, and Marguerite
Fredericks of Amherst, NS; grandchildren, Ashley (Bryan) McNamara,
Elizabeth (Jason) Slade, Ryan Bigelow (Jerica Taylor) and Evangeline
Farris; great- granddaughter Shannon Bigelow, sister-in- law Hazel
Melanson, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to
his parents, Gary was predeceased by stepdaughter, Shawna
(née Ritchie) Bain and brother, Dennis «Sonny»
Melanson.
The family would like
to extend special thanks to Dr. Klippenstein, Dr Ahmed, Stephanie and
all the other nurses in the emergency department of Valley Regional
Hospital, for the amazing care they showed to Gary and to the family.
Also, special thanks to the EHS staff who were called on over the
years, the staff of the Guardian- Centennial pharmacy for always going
above and beyond, to Jaqueline Green NP for everything she has done,
to Jason from VON, for the quality time he spent with Gary, to Dr.
Harrigan, Dr. Merryweather and the oncology team at Valley Regional
Hospital, as well as Dr Mulroy – radiology, Dr. McNeil and the
oncology team at the Dickson Building in the QEII. The care everyone
showed for Gary did not go unnoticed and will not be
forgotten.
Cremation has taken
place and a celebration of life service for Gary will be held at 2 pm,
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 from the White Family Funeral Home, with
a reception immediately following.
Donations in memory
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Kentville. A livestream link to view the funeral service
will be made available and on-line condolences and inquiries may be
directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
>Click here to View Condolences
19472024
Décès pour la Ville Kentville, Province Nova Scotia
avis deces Gary James Melanson 19472024
nécrologie Gary James Melanson 19472024
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Gary James Melanson 19472024 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.