J Elie Melanson

1932 - 2020  (88 years)

• Name	J Elie Melanson
  Nickname	Elie
  Born	20 Jan 1932	Saulnierville, Clare, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Apr 2020
  Cremated	Sacré-Coeur/Sacred Heart Cemetery - Saulnierville, Digby Co., Nova Scotia
  Person ID	I4048	OGrady Family Tree
  Last Modified	12 Sep 2020

  
  

  Father	Adolphe Melanson
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Elizabeth LeBlanc,   b. 1895, St. Bernard, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada ,   d. 11 Jan 1995, Bangor, Digby Co., Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 100 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Family ID	F1611	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Shirley Esther Smith
  Children	1. Paul Melanson   2. Gerald Melanson   3. Therese Melanson   4. Cecile Melanson
  Last Modified	12 Sep 2020
  Family ID	F2709	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  J Elie Melanson January 20 1932 April 17 2020 Posted on April 18, 2020 by Mary J. Elie Melanson January 20, 1932 ? April 17, 2020 On Friday, April 17th, 2020 J. Elie Melanson passed away at home at the age of 88. Elie was born on January 20th, 1932 in Saulnierville to the late Adolphe and Elizabeth (LeBlanc) Melanson. On November 19th, 1955 he married Shirley Esther Smith of Weymouth North. Together, they raised four children, Paul, Gerald, Therese and Cecile. At a young age, Elie worked on the Railroad, then proceeded as manager at Clarence?s, manager at Frenchy?s, E.M. Comeau Sawmill and, before retirement, Atlantic Paving. He had a passion for music and nature. He loved playing the harmonica and he loved it in the woods whether it was to log or for walks. His great knowledge and ambitions will forever be remembered by his family and friends. Elie was predeceased by his sister, Philomene Saulnier, and his brother, Alphonse Melanson. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Paul (Leone) Melanson, Gerald (Leanne) Melanson, Therese (Larry) Townsend, and Cecile (Bill Blue) McCaughey; grandchildren, Nicole (Robert), Colette, Travis, Ben, Zach and Dalton; great-grandchildren, Tyson, Julia and Ashton; siblings, Louise Comeau, Blanche Comeau, Henry Melanson, Lydia Saulnier, Theodore Melanson and Antoinette Theriault. Cremation has taken place under the care of Meteghan Funeral Home. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private graveside service will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Saulnierville, officiated by Rev. Honoré Kouassi. Donations in Elie?s memory may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses or Digby/Clare Home Support Agency. Forever in our hearts. Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of J Elie Melanson January 20 1932 April 17 2020..