Melvin Augustine Tremblett
Sydney Mines
We regret to announce the peaceful passing of Melvin Tremblett, age 72, on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Northside General Hospital.
Born in Sydney Mines on May 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Sidney and Ella Mae (LeBlanc) Tremblett.
Melvin was coal miner for 32 years before his retirement. He enjoyed watching the fishermen during lobster season from the banks and shores around Sydney Mines. He was an active member of the Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, where he had so many special friends. He and Lucy Campbell (his long-time companion of 9 years), enjoyed going to the dances every week, spending time together and enjoying life.
Special thanks to the Northside Homemakers, The VON, and the staff of 5 East at the Northside General Hospital. Also, his many doctors, the Cape Breton Cancer Center, and his long-time family doctor, Dr. Andrew Wawer.
He will be sadly missed by his children Melvin Jr. (Jed) (Liz), John (Brenda) and Laurie, all of Sydney Mines, his grandchildren Samantha, Gabrielle, and Wendy, and his great-grandchildren Jayda, Kyler and Spencer. Also left to mourn are his brothers Terry (Sandra), Ernie (Frances), Gussy (Linda), and Paul (Cathy Ann), and his sisters Gerry, Shirley, Carol Ann (Alonzo), Donna (Joe), and Colleen (Peter), sister-in-law Annie Mae, brother-in-law Will, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Melvin was predeceased by wife of 40 years, and mother of his children, Olive (Bradley) Tremblett, his siblings Sidney (Sonny), Silvia, Jane and Leroy (Darky), sister-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law Bert and John, and a sister Lena at birth.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Family church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. James Oliver officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Melvin Tremblett 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia
Rest in piece my friend. You will be forever missed Save me a dance ♡ Condolances to the whole family RIP Mel ♡