Melong, Mary Dorothy, Havre
Boucher, NS. Born July 17, 1925 – Died
December 29, 2021. It is with heavy hearts that we write
this obituary of our dear mother Dorothy who passed away at the age of
96, in the early morning of December 29, 2021.
Dorothy was born, raised, and brought up her large family in
Cape Jack, a daughter of the late Matilda and Walter
DeCoste.
As a young women Dorothy earned a wage working in the lobster
factory in Havre Boucher until she married the love of her life Johnny
after he returned from the war. She then remained at home to
raise her family. She enjoyed having visitors come over on
special occasions and loved to go to dances.
Later in life she truly enjoyed the time spent with old and
new friends, playing cards either in homes, at the Senior
Citizen’s complex, or at the Havre Boucher card plays. She
loved to tell you when she won but wasn’t too happy when she
lost. Her other hobbies included knitting (especially for the
grandchildren and great-grandchildren), crocheting, making quilts,
painting, and completing word find puzzles. Dorothy had a
strong Catholic faith and was often seen with the rosary in her hand.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Parish in Havre Boucher. Her
love of her family could always be seen in what she did for them,
whether it was cooking, baking, or just offering emotional support
when needed. She relished the times when her family was all around her
especially after church on Sunday mornings and there was an extra
twinkle in her eye when the grandchildren and great grandchildren were
around.
Dorothy is survived by her eight sons, Paul (Josie), Lloyd
(Jane), Brian (Diane), Gary, Wally (Mary), Peter (Eileen), David
(Estrella) and Shawn (Elaine). She also leaves behind three daughters,
Dianne Kupczyk (Lou), Marilyn Purdy (Phil) and Michelle Melong.
Dorothy had 19 grandchildren, they include Jocelyne, Jean-Paul, Rene,
Monique, Genevieve, Elise, Siobhan, Maurice, John Julian, Celeste,
Nathaniel, Jonathan, Shannon, Chauntelle, Caleb, Keigan, Janique,
Shaylene, and Ethan. Added to this already large family were 13 great
grandchildren.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband John and an infant
daughter, Elizabeth Dianne; and brothers, Leonard and Norman
DeCoste. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family.
Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions and the ongoing
pandemic, the visitation and funeral services on Friday, December 31,
2021 will be limited to the immediate family only. Rev. Allan MacPhie
presiding.
The funeral will be recorded and available on C.L Curry
Funeral Home website later in the day. Link will be available on this
website.
Anyone who would like to make donations in memory of Dorothy
May make them to the Havre Boucher Veterans’ Association, St
Paul’s Cemetery Fund, or a charity of your
choice.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Dorothy Melong 1925 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia