Joseph Brian Melanson passed away at the age of 86 on October 3rd, 2017 at Chaleur Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Theodore "Ted" in 1976 and the late Gertrude "Gertie" (née Sewell) in 1996 and by his siblings Henry Merle in 1991 and Beulah in 2005.
He will be sadly missed by dear cousins Susan Stevenson (Brian), Andrew Foster (Lynn) and Kevin Foster (Lori) and their families and by all the Melanson and Hussey families.
Brian studied at Marquette University in Milwaukee and graduated from the University of Windsor. Brian was employed by Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto where he embraced city life. Upon his return to New Brunswick he worked as a financial auditor for the New Brunswick Liquor Commission.
He was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Herman J. Good, VC, Branch 18 and of United Commercial Travelers.
Brian enjoyed fishing and bird hunting at "The Camp" on the Nepisiguit River, and loved classical music.
At his request there will not be a visitations or funeral service. A private interment service will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home in Bathurst. (www.elhatton.com)
Requiescat in pacem.
