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The family of
Melba DeYoung-Avery are very saddened to announce her passing on June
16, 2024, in the Johnny MacLellan Palliative Care Unit at St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, at the age of 75
surrounded by her family.
Born in St.
Martha’s Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Howard
and Gussie (Ash) DeYoung, formerly of St. Andrews Street,
Antigonish.
Melba
attended Morrison School and Antigonish High School. She
then was accepted into the C.N.A. program at Camp Hill Hospital in
Halifax. Growing up, Melba always wanted to help others, so
she found her calling as she used her nursing skills to the best of
her abilities and always gave one hundred percent when asked to do
so.
After
graduation, Melba worked at Bethany and then St. Martha’s
Hospital doing what she loved best. Unfortunately, Melba
faced many challenges with her health through her life, sometimes
having to pause from her career.
In her later
years, she still had a chance to use her skills on a personal level
with many residents. She loved it, and she was in high
demand. When Melba reluctantly retired due to her health,
she continued to look to the positive side of life saying «I am
so blessed» or «Things could be
worse».
Melba loved
her music, singing with choirs and her Bomnie Blend friends.
She loved going to concerts, playing cards, her daily coffee and
newspaper, chats on the phone with friends, and of course,
visits.
Melba’s family would like to thank the many
doctors and health care providers, especially her long-time health
providers, Dr. Cudmore and the kidney transplant unit. The
family would also like to thank the Palliative Care Unit at St.
Martha’s for the exceptional care and kindness.
They went beyond their call of duty.
She is
survived by her son, David (Tammy), [we should put where Dave is
living]; granddaughter, Kate; partner, Gerard «Chis»
Chisholm, Lower South River; sisters, Carolyn (Danny) Gillard,
Dartmouth; Brenda (Fred) Berkvens, Antigonish; Joanie (Ronnie)
Broussard, Pomquet; and Shirley (Paul) Heffler, Lower South
River.
Predeceased
by her husband, Michael; brothers, Walter and Gerald; and niece,
Gina.
Visitation
will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral
Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be
held Thursday in St. Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish, at
10:00am. Burial in the parish
cemetery.
In Memoriam,
donations to the Kidney Foundation or St. Vincent de Paul Society
appreciated.
Online
condolences: www.clcurry.com
1948 2024
Décès pour la Ville Antigonish, Province Nova Scotia
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