Melanson- Roger Frederick, 93, of Mill Village, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 14th, 2012.
Oldest son of Alexander and Cassie (Boland) Melanson, Rod was born in Bangs Falls, N. S. on December 1st, 1919.
A veteran of World War II, he was a gunner in the 88th Light Artillery, Royal Canadian Army. He graduated from the Nova Scotia Land Survey Institute following his military service and was a long time employee of Bowater Mersey Paper Company where he worked as a land surveyor in the Woodlands Department. He was an avid reader, gardener and nature lover who had an enduring passion for music and singing. Throughout his life, he was active in various sports. He was a past member of the Liverpool Curling Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #38 and the Mill Village Volunteer Fire Department. Rod also served on numerous local committees and groups over the years.
He is survived by his children Gayle (Dave) Doncaster, Robert (Mary Ann), Anne (Terry) Murphy and Alex (Joy), nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and his six special caregivers.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of sixty-one years, Estella (Newell), sisters Sandra (Seamone), Muriel (DesRosiers), Madge (MacKinnon) and Merlene Melanson. Brothers Robert, Russell, Rex and Royce.
Cremation will be under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no visitation. A family committal service will be held at the Mill Village Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mill Village Cemetery Fund or to the Mill Village Volunteer Fire Department. On line condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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CarolAnn MacAdams
Dearest Gayle, Alex, Joy & family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the lost of your Dad. Having just lost my Dad, I can empathize, but know that he is always with you in your memories. As the days go by, tears will turn to smiles as you share Rod’s wonderful life with family and friends. He is watching; make him proud. Sing!
Lots of love,
CarolAnn
KEVIN WHYNOT
I was saddened to read about Rogers passing. I always enjoyed my visits will him and Estelle.They will be missed by everyone that was in their lives.
ROSS &HEATHER WHYNOT
JOY &FAMILY ,so sorry for your loss .thinking of you at this sad time .
Brenda and Jeff Foley
Alex, Joy and family.
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thought are with you at this time.
Brenda and Jeff Foley
Corrie and Mike Lockwoo
Our thought are with you during this sad time. You will always have good memories of Rod to keep you going.
Corrie and Mike Lockwood
Carl R. Veinot
To the Melanson Family I send my deepest condolences.His memory will surely live on in the hearts of his family and friends.Only time and knowing he had a long life will do the healing.
Walter and Sherri Miller
To all Rod’s family:
We were so sorry to hear of Rod’s passing.I will always remember the stories he used to tell me while visiting him,while working.He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.He was certainly a great person as was Estelle.
Ruth Anne Zwicker
Alex, Joy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Take care.
Karen Henley
Alex, Joy and family,
So sorry to her of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen & John Henley
Margo Hanley
Gayle, Bob, Anne and Alex: I was sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Hold on dearly to the memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne Smith-Nickerson
Dear Gayle,Bobby,Anne and Alex ,spouces and children; It is hard to find words that will adaquately express our feelings.All we can do is send our love and hope you will find comfort in knowing that the family up here is very much sadden by your loss. It is our loss too,having known your Dad as a brother-in-law and friend for sixty plus years . Our many memories we will always have and look forward to sharing with you sometime soon. Again we send our love and sympathy .Aunt Geraldine,Aunt Vonnie and families
brenda lawrence
To the Melanson family .Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Roger for a good many years . Always had a chat with him . Great guy . Sincere sympathy . Brenda Lawrence .
Becky colp
Alex, Joy and family.
Thinking of you all and hoping you have all the best memories of your father Alex..! So sorry for your loss.
Becky and family!
Barbara & Charles (Rhodenizer) Corkum
Dear Gayle, Bobby, Anne & Alex: So sorry to hear of your loss, We are thinking of you at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories. Take care.
D BLAKE CONRAD
Sorry to hear about Rod’s passing. He was a great guy. Always remembered when he surveyed my woodland for me. Stepping over windfalls like a crane. I couldn’t keep up and he was nearly 80 then.
Robert & Sally Fader
To the Melanson family:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Brian Chandler
Just want to let Anne, Bobby and family know I was saddened to hear of your fathers passing. Many fond memories of time spent in Mill Village, (many years ago!). Undecided what to do after high school, it was several conversations with Rod that made me decide to take up land surveying as a career…last June I retired from NS Department of Natural Resources after 35 years in the Survey Department. So glad we had those talks! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.
Ron Zwicker and Noweta Nickerson
so sorry to hear this sad news, our heartfelt sympathy to all the family
Fred Hutchinson
On behalf of the Association of Nova Scotia Land Surveyors, may I express our sympathy to family and friends on Roger’s passing. He recieved his commission to practice land surveying in 1954 and was assigned # 141 but had been working on obtaining his commission since 1947. His legacy of boundary lines and corner markers will live on.
Fred Hutchinson, Executive Director
Jack Kaulback
Melanson Family: I met Roger in 1957 when I was a student at the Land Survey School. As part of my training I spent two weeks with the Mersey Paper Company as part of a survey crew under Roger. It was an enjoyable experience. I kept in touch at land survey conventions and meetings. He was a true gentleman and I am sure he will be greatly missed. My condolences to all the family.