It is with great sadness that we
announce the sudden passing of our Mum, Jean Catherine
(Spencer) Melanson at her "happy
place", Apple River, N.S. aged 78.
Born in New Glasgow, N.S, she was the
daughter of the late George and Mary Elizabeth MacKay.
Jean loved her time at the beach, her
family and her faithful companion Jennie the cat.
Mum will be sadly missed by her
children, Cathy (Paul) Canning, Douglas (Lynnette Surrette) Spencer,
Betty (Tim) Weatherbee, granddaughter Olivia (Mike Hatton) Canning,
great grandson, Hudson Canning, step-son David Melanson, all of
Springhill, as well as sister Hilda (William) Allen, brother in law
Gilbert MacKay, both of Westville and sister in law Betty Fitt,
Fredericton, N.B.
Jean was predeceased by her husband Ken
Melanson, sister Beatrice MacKay, brother Edward "Sonny"
Fitt.
Following Jean's wishes cremation has
taken place under the direction of A.H. Brown Funeral
Home (902-597-2361). There will be no visitation or
funeral.
Contributions may be made in Jean's
memory to the Lung Association, The L.A. Animal Shelter, or
the charity of choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Jean's online memorial through the
A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page, or at www.brownsfuneralhome.com.