Melvin “Mel”‘s Obituary
LARSEN, Melvin Harrison “Mel” ~ Age 79, of Halifax, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax, on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Mel was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton, N.S., in 1939. He was a son of the late Archy Munroe and Hazel Winnifred (Harrison) Larsen. With much pride, Mel belonged to the R.C.M.P. Marine Division for eight years. Then he put his people skills to work and became a salesman. Mel stated, “his career began when Sia Canada hired him”. From that time until he passed his passion was sand paper and keeping things smooth. Mel served on the Access-A-Bus Board and was a member of the Canadian Tire Coupon Collectors Club. He had a great love and interest for life and people, especially his family and friends. Mel saw the need for a bus shelter and cross walk on Larry Uteck Blvd. He worked with his alderman and the city of Halifax to achieve this goal. Mel is survived by his son, Darryl (Melanie) Larsen, North West Territories; sister, Lynette Dillon, Mira; grandchildren, Eric Walker and Brooke Walker, both of Sarnia, Ont.; Trynity Larsen, North West Territories; nephews, Brad (Nadine) Dillon, Halifax; Curt (Lorri) Dillon, Mira; cousin, Reid (Marilyn) Harrison, Halifax. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Althea Jean Timmins; daughters, Karen Larsen and Patti Walker; brother-in-law, Earl Dillon. Graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Wedneday, July 3, in Berwick Cemetery, Main Street, Berwick, Kings Co., with Rev. Dr. David Watt officiating. A time in celebration of Mel’s life will follow from 2-4 p.m., the same day in Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 95, 1772 Bedford Highway, Bedford. Donations in Mel’s memory may be made to Waterville Baptist Church, 1243 Mill St., P.O. Box 39, Waterville, N.S., B0P 1V0, or to your local S.P.C.A. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Melvin Mel Harrison Larsen July 25 1939 June 27 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia