Imelda Melanson, 88, of Scoudouc, passed away on Monday March 13th, 2017 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born March 13th, 1929 in Scoudouc, she was the daughter of the late Éloi and Julie (Arsenault) Melanson.
She was a retired secretary for #5 Supply Depot. Imelda was a volunteer with the St-Jacques-le-Majeur parish in Scoudouc.
She is survived by seven brothers and sisters: Lucille Babin (Raymond), Ola (Hélèna), Angelo (Yolande), Alphonse (Germaine), Juliette Côté (Roger), Annette MacEachern (Ernest) and Gracia Chiasson (Paul-Émile), as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by four brothers: Honoré, Yvon, Léonard and Léonce; one sister, Éloïse Desroches; two infant sisters: Alfreda and Alfreda.
The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297) Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St-Jacques-le-Majeur R.C. Church, Scoudouc on Saturday March 18th, 2017 at 10:30 am. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
In memory of Imelda, a contribution to the parish of St-Jacques-le-Majeur would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (532-3297).
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