Joan Melson

Joan Melson

Joan Melson Obituary

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MELSON, Joan (Brandt) Joan (Brandt) Melson, 77, of Waterbury, formerly of East Granby, died Friday, (June 15, 2007) at Grove Manor Nursing Home. She was the former wife of Robert L. Melson. Joan was born on November 16, 1929 in Beirut, Lebanon at American University Hospital, a daughter of the late former Consul General of Naples, Italy, George Louis Brandt. She lived in Turkey, Italy, Germany, and France until the age of 16 when her parents, George and Eva Emily (Finotti) Brandt, permanently returned to the United States. She graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington D.C. before attending Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1952, she graduated from The Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, also in Baltimore. Joan worked as a Registered Nurse throughout New England for many years before retiring. She also worked at the former Ashton-Tate Corporation software company in Connecticut. Besides her former husband of San Marcos, California, she leaves two sons, John R. Melson (Eva) of Escondido, California, Peter E. Melson (Jeanne) of Olathe, Kansas, and five grandchildren (Caroline, Kristin, Alexis, Remington, and Ryan). She was predeceased by a son Scott Lyle Melson in 1958, a daughter Donna Jean Melson Arthur in 2004, and two sisters Eva Daphne Perry in 1983 and Eleanor Jane Thorson in 2003. Graveside service is on July 7, 2007 at 11 a.m. at East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. There are no calling hours. The Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home, 1581 East Main St. has been entrusted with arrangements. To send a E-condolence or to sign the on-line guest book please go to www.caseyodonnell.com. A trib ute page is at www.melson.org/mom.aspx.

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Eva Melson

June 29, 2007

When I first met Joan in 2002, I immediately appreciated her great sense of humour. She always had sparkles in her eyes when she talked about her kids and grandkids. Joan was a fighter. Although confined to a wheelchair, suffering from MS and kidney cancer, she never gave up the fight. And she never lost that sparkle in her eyes. Joan, I know you are in a good place now and we'll always remember.

Sandy Bialomyza

June 27, 2007

Joan and I met at Ashton Tate and became the best of friends. I will miss "our chats" and the warm understanding she had about things. She was a loyal friend who was always there to help and has left a positive impression on my heart that will remain always.

Merle

June 26, 2007

To express deepest sympathy and let you know others share your sorrow.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
We always enjoyed Joan's visits to our office. She'd cheer us up with her smile. We will miss her.
Dr. Williams, Merle, Janice, Tonia, Leslie, Debby, Paula, Vivian & Laura

John Melson

June 24, 2007

My mom Joan Brandt Melson was a tireless giver. She would sacrifice things she wanted in order to help raise her children. I was given many opportunties because of her. My mom went through a lot during her life, from her mom's suffering with multiple sclerosis, and the death of her first son and first daughters, to her own battle with kidney cancer and multiple sclerosis. She never gave up. And it is that which I will always remember. I love you Mom. Always yours, Your Son, John

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