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June 13 2023 résidant dans la province T-N pour le détail des funérailles
Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Melvin Joseph Walter Hapgood on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83 years.
He was born to Phoebe and Walter Hapgood on July 7th, 1939 on a small island in Bonavista Bay called Flat Island. After his mother died at age 28 years, he was raised by his aunt and uncle George and Bessie Hapgood. At the age of 8, he moved with his family to Stephenville area as his uncle George came to work on the American Airforce Base. Melvin spent most of his life in Stephenville and loved it dearly. He was always excited to hear about the upcoming developments in town.
He leaves to mourn: beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret (nee Delaney); sons: Paul (Barb), Todd (Lorilee), and Jonathan (Carla); daughter Melanie (Guy) Humby; grandchildren: Christian, Clara (Jamie), Brandon, Daniel, and Julianna; and sister in law Viola Delaney; as well as a circle of extended family and friends.
Melvin was predeceased by: parents Phoebe and Walter; brother George; and adoptive parents Bessie and George.
Following his wishes cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held at Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville on Thursday, June 15th from 7:00-9:00 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, June 16th at 1:00 PM from Russell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Hillside Interfaith Cemetery, Hansen Highway.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Melvin’s memory may be made to the Ronald MacDonald House.
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July 9 1939
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