Louis-Philippe Melanson, 84, of Shediac passed away at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont UHC on Wednesday January 18th, 2017. He was a gentle and caring man to all who knew him. He will be remembered as a soft-hearted, loving, devoted husband, father, brother, friend and grandfather. He was a very special person.
Born in Haute-Aboujagane on October 6th, 1932, he was the son of the late Albert and Zélica (Drisdelle) Melanson.
Louis was a retired machinist with 37 years of service, a Montreal Canadians fan, a want-to-be-weatherman and a jack of all trades.
He is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Georgina (Belliveau); his four children: Charline Melanson (Francis Richard), Nicole Melanson (Craig Steeves), Janice Melanson, Michel (Julie Pallot); one brother: Edmour (Jeannine); four grandchildren: Jada, Dominic, Isabel and Chantz.
He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters: Olivier, Laurie, Léo-Paul, Yvon and Yvette.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac on Sunday January 22nd from 2 pm to 4 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm only. A chapel service followed by a reception will be held on Monday January 23rd at 10:30 am at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre.
In memory of Louis-Philippe, a contribution to the palliative care unit of the Dr. Georges L.-Dumont UHC would be greatly appreciated.
Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (532-3297).
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