Donna Laura Melanson
1927-2016
Donna Laura (Wadsworth) Melanson
entered in this world on February 23, 1927 in Brandon, Manitoba to
Clarence & Ethel Wadsworth.Married John Melanson (predeceased)
and raised four children: Mark (Sue) Melanson; Terry Melanson;
Michelle (Peter) Gourley; and Denyse (John) Richard. Without a doubt
her greatest treasures were her grandchildren; Ryan, Julie, Marcia,
Benjamin & Sarah; Leiland & Halle. Affectionately
known as “Buddy” or Nanny Melanson. This was just one of the
many “hats” she wore in her lifetime.
Donna took to the skies as an airline
stewardess for TCA and Air Canada. However, her natural
instinct for helping and caring for others led her to a career as a
registered nurse at the Moncton City Hospital and The Spencer memorial
Nursing Home. Always working the night shift so she could juggle work
and still be there to care for her family. Family always came first in
the Melanson household! She made countless silent sacrifices in order
to live up to this rule and so many many times set aside her
own needs for those of her children.
Her extended family included a
significant portion of the teenage population during the 70’s and
80’s. “810” was the unofficial youth centre where many
friendships were made, card games played with the latest rock and roll
music pouring out of the speakers in the basement and vibrating the
walls. All under the caring and watchful eye of Mrs. “M”.
She led a full and happy life, and her family is glad her journey has
taken her to new heights. The sign on the back door of Montgomery
Avenue now reads “Donna is out”. Gone but never forgotten.
Her life’s lesson will live on in her children and their children and
so on.
Her final instructions were to refrain
from visitations and/or a funeral-or else!
Donations in memory of Donna made to the
charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Funeral
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers and Riverview
Funeral Home. 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB. (506)
857-8564 online condolences may be made at
tuttlefuneralhome.ca

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donna Laura Melanson.source

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