Parcourez la nécrologie de Jude Edward Melanson 1932 2023 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of Jude Edward Melanson, age 90,
of Amherst, NS formerly of Strathcona, NS. Jude passed away at Gables
Lodge on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Born June 15, 1932 in River Hebert, he
was a son of the late Leo and Beatrice (Comeau)
Melanson.
Jude worked in the coal mine in River
Hebert in his younger years, later hauling coal from the River Hebert
mine to the Maccan Power Plant. A route he became so familiar with
that he claimed «he knew it like the back of his hand»; not
that Jude was one to embellish or exaggerate a story. With a
few more stops along the way, Jude retired from driving trucks while
at Costin Paving & Contracting Ltd in Amherst . This didn’t
stop Jude’s love of driving as he could often be found on a road trip
or adventure with Elsie, later even enjoying a chauffeured view from
the backseat with a nice ice cream cone in hand. That should come as
no surprise, despite always having a
healthy appetite Jude always left room for something sweet
after every meal. Beyond his sweets, Jude enjoyed dancing,
bowling, playing cards(sometimes with a little skin in the game),
telling funny stories/jokes, and rarely missing an
opportunity to tease or torment before finally giving you the
look that said «Gotcha».
Jude will be dearly missed by his
stepdaughter Gayle LeBlanc, Amherst; his step grandchildren Steven
Darling, Toronto and Michael LeBlanc, Amherst; special friend and
companion Elsie Brown, Amherst. He also leaves
behind many nieces, nephews, and extended
family.
Besides his parents, Jude was
predeceased by his wife Muriel, daughter Susan, brothers Eugene,
Basil, Clair, Dara, and Ivan, and sisters Helen, Eileen, and
Lorraine.
The family would like to send a special
thank you to all the staff at Gables Lodge for the care, compassion,
and affection shown to Jude.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where a Celebration of Life will
take place on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 from 2 PM until 4
PM.
Donations in Jude’s memory may be made
to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial
at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through
the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.
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