Anita Melanson, 99, of Dieppe and formerly of Moncton, passed
away on Sunday December 29, 2024 at the Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born
in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, she was the daughter of the late Alyre and
Hélène (LeBlanc) Legere.
In addition to being a mother and wife, Anita was a life and
business partner with her husband. She was involved in her community
as a member of the CHU Dumont volunteers from the start 50 years ago,
a member and president of Dames d'Acadie, a member of Meals-on-Wheels,
and a member of various committees of her parishes, among other
volunteer work throughout her life.
She is survived by her son, Gilles of Moncton; three sisters:
Fernande Drisdelle (late Laurie) of Fox Hill, CT, Bernadette LeBlanc
(late Richard) of Moncton and Thérèse Pollock
(William « Bill ») of Dieppe; as well as her
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Y. Melanson; one
infant son, Gérard; one sister, Stella; one brother,
Ulysse; and two infant brothers: Yvon et Yvon.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and
Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Monday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at
Christ-Roi church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton on Tuesday January 7
at 11 am. Interment will be in Sainte-Marie cemetery. In memory of
Anita, in lieu of flowers, a contribution to the CHU Dumont Foundation
(palliative care) or the Sainte-Marie-de-Kent Cemetery Fund would be
appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may
be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com