Violet M. Melvin of Moncton,
NB passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Saturday, November
26, 2022 at the age of 90. Born in Moncton a daughter of the
late Charles and Greta (Smith) Bovard.
A lady with
the biggest heart, always putting others first, selfless, requiring
little, Hardworking,
creative, a love for her
family and love for her
Savior and Lord.
Survived by
husband and best friend of 72 years, John M. Melvin; daughters, Susan
Alward (Paul) of Second North River, Beverly Haines (Frank) of Lower
Coverdale, Karen Sanford (Andy) of Second North River, Holly Carson
(Greg) of Elgin and Cindy Alcorn (Grant) of Saint John; son, Merle
Melvin (Michelle) of Riverview; sister, Evelyn Mellish of Moncton,
half sister Donna Mossman (Doug) of ON; brother, Gerald Bovard (Freda)
of ON, three half brothers, Terry Leger, Tim Leger (Coleen) both of
Moncton and Clifford Leger of ON; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-
grandchildren, also survived by several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to
her parents, Violet was predeceased by a brother, Billy Bovard;
brother-in-law, Richard Mellish; stepfather, Arthur Leger; stepmother,
Alice Bovard.
Visitation
will be held at Tuttle Brothers Riverview Funeral Home on
Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 7-9pm.
The Funeral
service will be held at Tuttle Brothers Riverview Funeral Home on
Friday, December 02, 2022 at 11:00 am with Pastor Mitch Whittington
officiating.
Interment will
be in Fair Haven Memorial.
Donations in
Violet’s memory may be made to Parkside Baptist Church or to
the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by
the family.
Arrangements
have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral
Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506)
857-9544.
Online
condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca
1932 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Violet May Melvin 1932 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick