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Laurie Melanson Obituary
Was a bookkeeper; Army veteran of Korean War
Sentinel & Enterprise
LEOMINSTER -- Laurie J. Melanson, 77, of Causeway Street, died Friday, Jan. 21, at home, after an illness.
Born on Aug.17, 1927, in the Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of Irenne and Celestina (LeBlanc) Melanson, and had lived in Leominster since 1960. He attended school in Canada and earned a degree in finance.
Mr. Melanson had been the bookkeeper for more than 20 years at the former Main St. Motors, now known as Baker Cadillac of Leominster ,where he worked for a year. He previously had worked at Fuller Lumber Co. for 15 years, retiring in 1994.
He served in the Army with the 43rd Infantry during the Korean War, taking care of all the payroll for veterans who were being sent home upon their discharge.
For several years Mr. Melanson helped the city of Leominster Veterans Department chronicle the veterans’ discharges, so they could be easily located when needed.
He was a life member of American Legion Post 429 in Fitchburg and Our Lady of the Lake Church in North Leominster, serving for many years as treasurer for the parish’s annual bazaar.
He leaves his wife of 47 years, Joan S.(Robertson) Melanson; two sons, Daniel L. Melanson and his wife, Christina Melanson of Manchester, N.H., and Thomas “Tommy” Melanson of Leominster; five brothers, Aime Melanson of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, Jean-Paul Melanson of Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada, Marc Melanson of Montreal, Canada, Antoine Melanson of Moncton, New Brunswick, and Leon Melanson of Edmunston, New Brunswick; five sisters, Theresa Monk of Troy, Wisc., Andrea Boudreau and Marie Gallant, both of Barachois, New Brunswick, Eloise Melanson of Shediac, New Brunswick, and Jeanne Caissie of Moncton, New Brunswick; nd many nephews and nieces. Three brothers predeceased him: Camille Melanson Robert Melanson and Gerard Melanson.
MELANSON -- On Jan. 21, Laurie J. Melanson, 77, of Causeway Street. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., North Leominster, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25. Calling hours at Lavery-Chartrand Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, will be held Monday from 5 to 7p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laurie Melanson
Denise (LeBlanc)Bourgeois
January 26, 2005
Dear cousin Joan
Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences to you and the boys.
John Bessette
January 25, 2005
I knew you as Mr. Melanson. I knew you as a quiet strong man that never had a bad word to say about anyone. My deepest sympathy goes out to Joan, Danny, and Tommy. It was a pleasure being friends & neighbors with all of you. May God bless Laurie. The Bessette's.
Your Friends @Vectron
January 25, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Alex & Angela Ponusky
January 24, 2005
Joan, we are so sorry for your loss. Please take care.
Tommy are thoughts are with you always. If you ever need anything or someone just to talk with we will always be here for you.
Your Friends Always, Alex & Angela
Bill Carroll
January 24, 2005
Dear Mrs. Melanson, Tommy, and Dan,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your lose. I have fond memories of the neighborhood and all of you are a part of those memories.
Sincerely
Bill Carroll
Kenny and Betty Tarbell
January 23, 2005
On behalf of my wife Betty and myself, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Joan, sons Tommy, Danny and wife and to Laurie's many brothers and sisters during this very sorrowful and difficult time in their lives. I had the honor of serving as best man when Laurie and Joan were married 47 years ago and always considered him to be a loyal and close friend, whose warm, caring and compassionate nature will leave a deep void in the lives of all those who were privileged to know him.
Susan McNeill Spuhler
January 22, 2005
Dear Danny,
I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember him as a very kind person.
You're in our prayers,
Susan
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