It is with sadness we announce the passing of
Kenneth "Ken" Lloyd Melanson, 81, of River
Philip, NS on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Cumberland Regional Health
Care Centre.
Born in Springhill, NS, he was a son of the late Clarence and
Jessie (Anderson) Melanson.
He was a coal miner all his working life.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Jean; son David Melanson;
step-children, Betty Weatherbee (Tim), Doug Spencer (Lynette), and
Cathy Canning (Paul); step granddaughter Olivia Canning; step great
grandson Hudson Canning; brother Douglas; also survived by special
nephews, Terry Beaton (Lesa Rushton) and Jack Beaton
(Crystal).
He was predeceased by son Hugh, sisters Dorothy and Barbara
and brothers Donald and Keith.
Arrangements have been entrusted to W. Allen
Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS, (902-447-2167).
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 2 pm,
from Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS.
Donations in memory of Kenneth may be made to a charity of
the donor's choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Kenneth's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or
through the W. Allen Funeral Home Facebook
Page.