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Catherine Melanson Obituary
Catherine A. "Tina" (Garvey) Melanson, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on June 24, 2019.
Tina was born in Fitchburg on February 20, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Harriet (Kaiser) Garvey. She attended Saint Bernards Elementary School and graduated from Saint Bernards High School in 1949. Though the years Tina remained very active on the reunion committee. In her youth she helped convert the ticket booth at the Summer Street fair grounds into what still remains today, George's Hot Dog Stand, where she worked for several years.
In the 1960's and '70's Tina owned and operated Deer Park Realty with her husband, Cookie. She later worked as an Administrative Assistant for Selig Mfg. in Leominster for 11 years, until their closing. She was a Secretary at Orthopedics Associates in Fitchburg for 11 years before working for Dr. Bernard Westerling and Dr. Charles Birbara for 15 years, until her retirement.
She enjoyed gardening, baking, and braiding rugs. Tina loved golfing with her husband, and was a member of the Monoosnock Country Club in Leominster. She always enjoyed traveling to Wells and Ogunquit, Maine as well as Blue Rock in Cape Cod in the summer.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Norman "Cookie" Melanson of Leominster; grandchildren, Dean Melanson and wife Nicole, Colin Melanson and wife Emilie, and Kathryn Melanson; great-grandchildren, Zackary Gagne, Zoey, Kyle, and Harlie Rose Melanson; sisters, Helen Mahan and husband "Buzzy" of Fitchburg, Margaret DeBonville and husband Arthur of Cape Cod; sister in law, Barbara Garvey of Lunenburg; many nieces and nephews.
Tina was predeceased by her two sons, John and Gregory Melanson; her grandson Kyle Melanson; siblings, Marie Roy, Roberta Brown and husband Bob, Brenda Magane and husband Bernard, Dr. John Garvey, and her nephew Bernard Roy.
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The funeral will be held from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Tuesday, July 2, with a Mass in Our Lady of the Lake Church in Leominster at 11:00am. Burial will follow in the MA Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Calling hours will be from 5-8pm on Monday, July 1 in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made in Tina's memory to the Our Lady of the Lake Restoration Fund, 1400 Main St., Leominster, MA 01453.
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Beverly & Jack Kenny
June 30, 2019
Dear Cookie and family. We will all miss this great gal. So enjoyed our friendship with get togethers at the sing-a-longs at our son & daughter-in-laws home in Lancaster (Tim & Deb) Our phone chats, not often enough and just good memories will prevail. We both chuckled when I called the hospital and was connected right to her in ICU. Her comment was, 'Well, this is a first'. I told her they only did that for royalty and that she was a queen for sure. We both heartily laughed. God Bless all of you and know she will be remembered.
much love, Bev & Jack
Sherry Clark
June 30, 2019
We always enjoyed Tina's joy for life and the fun we had at all of the Christmas parties and cookouts at Bernie's We will miss her.
Our deepest condolences to you Cookie.
Sherry and Dave Clark
Joan(McManus) and Leon Hittner
June 29, 2019
Our Sincere Condolences to the Melanson and Garvey Families.
June 27, 2019
Please accept my sincerest condolences. You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one and find comfort in the memories that you shared 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Sincerely, JH
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Denise Permatteo
June 26, 2019
We will miss Tina so much. Having her as our neighbor & friend for the past 12 years has truly been a blessing. We love you.
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