Roy J. Melanson
1936 - 2018
Roy J. Melanson
Service Information
Service Date
Monday August 20, 2018
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Roy J. Melanson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Fredericton Hospice House at the age of 82.  Born in Sackville, NB, he was the eldest son of the late Jude and Lydia (Comeau) Melanson.

Roy is survived by his wife, Jane (Brewer) Melanson; son, Brent (Diane) Melanson of Fredericton; granddaughters Jessica Melanson, Megan Melanson both of Fredericton; grandson Adam Melanson of Kingston Ontario; brothers Lawrence (Brenda), Fred (Gayle); sister Betty Bonnevie of Fredericton and several nieces and nephews.

A long-standing parishioner of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Roy was a member of sessions and sang tenor in the church choir. Roy was employed at the Daily Gleaner for 42 years. He was president of the local union and he later became Production Manager.  He was a talented musician who began performing piano at local dances at the age of 12. Roy played stand-up bass with the Earl Mitton band and later played piano for the River Valley Fiddlers, who often performed for local nursing homes. He was an avid golfer and long-time member of the Fredericton Golf Club. 

There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 20th, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Fredericton with Rev. Doug Blaikie officiating.  The service will be followed by a reception at the church and interment at the Hawkins Corner Cemetery in Millville NB.  

For those who wish, memorial contributions in memory of Roy may be made to Hospice Fredericton for their wonderful care. The family is also thankful to the Oromocto Hospital for the impressive service of its staff. 

Bishop’s Funeral Home Ltd. have been entrusted with the arrangements.  Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be placed at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

Roy J. Melanson