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BRUCE MELANSON

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Bernardo Funeral Homes - Albion Chapel

855 Albion Road

Etobicoke, Ontario

BRUCE MELANSON Obituary

BRUCE MELANSON WWII Veteran Passed away peacefully in his sleep, on October 15, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. Partner to Sonya Godina, father of Ann Vincent and Sue Cortese and her husband Rob, grandfather to Kerry-Lynn Vincent, Jocelyn, Alex and Kasey Bland, and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bruce was an Alderman in Etobicoke for many years. He was instrumental in raising funds to build the Juno Beach War Memorial in France and had travelled there for the last few years on June 6th to honour the Veterans who died in the wars. In 2011 Bruce met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they came to Canada that summer. He was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his work at Juno Beach. For many years he was involved in helping seniors in the community, and worked at the Legion to raise money for various causes. Bruce will be missed by many. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Bernardo Funeral Home, Albion Chapel (855 Albion Rd., 1 light east of Islington Ave.). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Angels' Catholic Church (61 Jutland Rd.) on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. In memory of Bruce, donations to Autism Ontario - Toronto Chapter would be appreciated. www.bernardofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Toronto Star from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2013.

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Richard Belliveau

November 10, 2013

Sorry of hearing of Bruce's passing.I worked in the Smoke Shop next to Bruce's men's wear in the Albion Mall .May he rest in peace.

Ron Berresford

November 4, 2013

Dear Family, I treasure the memories with Bruce at the Veterans' Memorial Days at Queen's Park and will miss him. sincere condolences, Rev.Ron Berresford

October 26, 2013

My daughter Allie Johns went to Paris with Bruce and other kids from Lawrence Park Collegiate in June 2008. Bruce provided them with a lot of history and toured them around Juno Beach. My daughter fell in love with him. She and her friends shed some tears with the loss of him. We all admire him and all the other men and women who fought in WWII. We will always be able to remember him through the dedication plaque at Weston G&CC where we are members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. the Johns family.

Charlene @ Islington Nurseries Fenech

October 20, 2013

Dearest Mr Melanson although we never met, you impacted my life greatly. I can't thank you and the brave men you fought with enough for our country. In my eyes you are a hero and I feel honored to have known you. God rest your soul in Eternal Peace.

Luc Jacobs

October 18, 2013

My thoughts and most sincere condolences are with all of you at this time.

Yvette Ivezic

October 17, 2013

Rest in peace my dear friend. I will miss your infectious grin and chuckle. You always made me laugh.

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Bernardo Funeral Homes - Albion Chapel

855 Albion Road, Etobicoke, ON M9V 1A3