Bernard Elie Melanson
1944 - 2015 (71 years)1. Bernard Elie Melanson was born 18 Sep 1944, Saulnieville, N.S. (son of Resther Irenee Melanson and Rose Delima Boudreau); died 19 Oct 2015, Saulnieville, N.S.; was cremated , Sacré-Coeur/Sacred Heart Cemetery - Saulnierville, Digby Co., Nova Scotia. Notes:
Bernard Elie Melanson
September 18, 1944 - October 19, 2015
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Bernard Elie Melanson - Saulnierville, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at home. He was born in Saulnierville in 1944, the son of Resther Irenée and Delima (Boudreau) Melanson. He worked at A.F. Theriault & Son shipyard in Meteghan River starting in 1970 as a machinist and later as mechanical foreman until his retirement in 2000. Never known to sit still, Bernard was a tinkerer and all-round handyman whose creations will be long remembered by all those who saw them and especially his grandchildren, nieces and nephews and honorary grandchildren. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren ? one could never be sure who was the biggest kid. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Saulnier); son, Paul (Jane Sodero), Burgundy, France; daughters Gisele (Rick) Thibodeau, Carleton and Rhea (Jon) Langille, Stoney Island; and beloved grandchildren, Isabelle Melanson, Lisette and André Thibodeau and Sam Langille. He is also survived by sisters Estelle (late Henry) Gaudet, Concession; Lorraine (late Louis) Thibodeau, Salmon River; Claudette (Bruce) Whitehouse, Kamloops, BC; Rose-Marie (late Amedée) Saulnier, Saulnierville; Etta (Charles) Thibodeau, Weymouth; Annette (Normand) Gaudet, Belliveau?s Cove; Jeanette (late Clifford) Amero, Comeauville; and sister-in-law Marilyn Melanson, Sackville. He was predeceased by sisters Cecile (Jean) Cottreau; Yvonne (Howard) Gardiner; and Elise Melanson and by his brother Albert Melanson. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, 3:00 pm at l?Eglise Sacré-Coeur Church, Saulnierville. Family flowers only. Burial will be in Parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to VON ? Tri-County Branch, The Lodge That Gives, Halifax, or charity of your choice.Bernard married Dianne Esther Saulnier. [Group Sheet]
Children:
2. Resther Irenee Melanson was born 30 Jul 1902, Corberrie, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of Peter Eloie Melanson and Marie Zénai Dugas); died 13 May 1977, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Resther married Rose Delima Boudreau 8 Aug 1929, Belmont, Massachusetts. Rose (daughter of The'ophille Boudreau and Elise Deveau) was born 14 Mar 1902, Concession, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Apr 1984, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
3. Rose Delima Boudreau was born 14 Mar 1902, Concession, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of The'ophille Boudreau and Elise Deveau); died 18 Apr 1984, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Children:
- Annette Melanson
- Cecile Melanson was born 26 Apr 1926, Concession, N.S.; died 2 Jul 1968, Wedgeport, N.S. (possible suicide by drowning - medical issues).
- Estelle Melanson
- Elise Melanson was born 23 Aug 1931, Concession, N.S.; died 12 Dec 1976, Comeauville, N.S..
- Yvonne Melanson was born 21 Mar 1930, Concession, N.S.; died 2019.
- Lorraine Melanson
- Claudette Melanson
- Rosemarie Melanson
- Etta Melanson
- Albert Melanson
- Jennette Melanson
- 1. Bernard Elie Melanson was born 18 Sep 1944, Saulnieville, N.S.; died 19 Oct 2015, Saulnieville, N.S.; was cremated , Sacré-Coeur/Sacred Heart Cemetery - Saulnierville, Digby Co., Nova Scotia.
Generation: 3
4. Peter Eloie Melanson Peter married Marie Zénai Dugas. Marie (daughter of Placide Dugas and Elisabeth Melanson) was born 27 Aug 1876, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened 1 Sep 1876, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Deceased. [Group Sheet]
5. Marie Zénai Dugas was born 27 Aug 1876, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened 1 Sep 1876, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Placide Dugas and Elisabeth Melanson); died Deceased. Children:
- 2. Resther Irenee Melanson was born 30 Jul 1902, Corberrie, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 May 1977, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Estelle M. Melanson was born 4 Oct 1910; died 1985.
6. The'ophille Boudreau The'ophille married Elise Deveau. [Group Sheet]
7. Elise Deveau Children:
- 3. Rose Delima Boudreau was born 14 Mar 1902, Concession, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Apr 1984, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
8. Raymond Melanson was born 2 Dec 1835, Corberrie, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of Clement Melanson and Marguerite Amirault); died 11 Jun 1914, New Tusket, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Raymond married Mary LeBlanc 28 Nov 1867, Church Point, Digby, Nova Scotia. Mary (daughter of Pierre Polycarpe LeBlanc and Marcelline Gaudet) was born 12 Apr 1845, Church Point, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 31 Aug 1912, Corberrie, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
9. Mary LeBlanc was born 12 Apr 1845, Church Point, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Pierre Polycarpe LeBlanc and Marcelline Gaudet); died 31 Aug 1912, Corberrie, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Children:
10. Placide Dugas was born 16 Dec 1830, Little Brook Station, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of Etienne Dugas and Anastasie LeBlanc); died 12 Dec 1910, Little Brook Station, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Placide married Elisabeth Melanson Oct 1861, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elisabeth was born About 1830, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Before 1891, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
11. Elisabeth Melanson was born About 1830, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Before 1891, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Children:
- 5. Marie Zénai Dugas was born 27 Aug 1876, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened 1 Sep 1876, Church Point, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Deceased.
- Augustin Dugas