Rita Melanson
1939 - 2024
Rita Melanson
Visitation Information
Visitation
Mardi / Tuesday
Visitation Time
14h à 16h et 19h à 21h / 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm
Visitation Location
Centre funéraire Frenette Funeral Centre, 396 rue Main Street, Shediac
Service Information
Service Date
Wednesday January 8, 2025
Service Time
11
Service Location
Église St-Joseph R.C. Church, 415 rue Main Street, Shediac
Requested Charity
Alzheimer Society / Société Alzheimer
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Rita Melanson, 85, of Shediac passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Dr. Georges-L-Dumont UHC. Born in Shediac, she was the daughter of the late Auguste and Alice (McPhee) Vienneau.

She is survived by her husband Camille, her three children: Diane Melanson, Denise Saulnier (Daniel) all of Shediac and Nicole Ruel (Eric) of Grand-Barachois, a brother Phil Vienneau (Norma) of Wasaga Beach ON, a sister-in-law Geneva Boucher of Saint-Antoine and four grandchildren: Josée (Ricky), Marc, Patrick and Danika as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Camille in infancy, Lorraine Cormier, Laurida Leger, Emile Vienneau, Yvon Vienneau, Gérard Vienneau, Prémilia Clark and a son-in-law Marcel Roy.

The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac, on Tuesday, January 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 415 Main Street, Shediac on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff of the Palliative Care Unit, Unit 3F, at the Dr. Georges-L-Dumont University Hospital for the excellent care provided to Rita as well as Jocelyn Kelly for her homecare dedication.

In memory of Rita, a donation to the Alzheimer Society or the CHU Dumont Foundation (oncology) would be appreciated.

Cremation and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (506 532-3297).

Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at:  www.frenettefuneralhome.com

Rita Melanson