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Norman Melanson Obituary
Norm enjoyed golfing with his friends at Sea Trail and belonged to the Grand Strand Seniors Golf association. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9039 in Shallotte, and Fourth Degree Assembly 3115 at St. Brendan the Navigator Roman Catholic Church in Shallotte.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Leah Melanson, along with brothers, Romeo and Roland Melanson, and sisters, Lucille Melanson and Leatrice Liposky.
Norm is survived by his wife Betsy; his children, Matthew, Christopher, Douglas and wife, Stephanie, Debbie Riccio and husband, John, Cinthia Burton, Carrie Verrelli and husband, Joe. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann; brother, Frank; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at St. Brendan the Navigator Roman Catholic Church, with visitation starting at 10:15 a.m. in the gathering space at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter for SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Carrie
May 15, 2014
I love you daddy,I miss you!
Ryland & Ann Hogan
March 14, 2014
We just learned of Norm's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tjay Johnson
March 14, 2014
Norm will truly be missed! Another great one going home!!!
Wade and Kathy Fulmer and Family
March 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Norman was a great man and will be greatly missed by our family.
T Hines
March 5, 2014
At this difficult time allow memories of your loved one to warm your heart, Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted.
V Bradley
March 5, 2014
In your time of sorrow, may you find comfort in precious memories James 4;8 "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
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