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Born in Quincy, he grew up in Weymouth. He was a graduate of Weymouth High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
A Marine Corps Reserves veteran, he was a former ships electrician for General Dynamics at the Quincy Shipyard and recently worked as a self-employed electrician.
Brian loved all aspects of the ocean and marine life. He enjoyed boating, fishing and diving.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Brundle) Sturgeon and stepfather, Robert Sturgeon of Auburndale, Fla. He was the father of Jennifer and Jonathan Melanson of Plymouth; longtime companion of Christine Henry of Osterville; brother of Diane Salame of Marshfield, Linda Melanson of Brockton, and James Melanson of Wintergarden, Fla. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews, and a friend of Bill W.
A funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave., in Osterville on Friday at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Marstons Mills on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brian Melanson Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of America, 181 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360.
For directions or to send a condolence, visit www.JohnLawrencefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jim, Lisa, Kyle and Britni Melanson
September 11, 2007
Christine,
Sorry we were unable to be there for you and Brian's family at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Melanson
September 11, 2007
Although we did not keep in touch as brothers should have as we got older, you will be missed and I will always have the memories of our younger years. You will always be in my heart and hope heaven is sunny! Love, Jim
Marc Tessier
September 10, 2007
Brian will be sorely missed by the maintenance staff at Treetops Condominiums in Falmouth and many of the residents as well. He was a great electrician and a wonderful friend as well. Dick & Marc
linda fazio
September 2, 2007
Dear Dot, prayers and thoughts are with you..may His strength pull you through. You are such a caring lady and have touched many..allow those you have touched to now help you through this most difficult time.
God Bless you and your family.
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The Rotondo Family
August 30, 2007
With our deepest condolences
Janet and Leo Lehr
August 30, 2007
Our condolences, Jen and Jon, at this sad time.
Please remember we are thinking of you if there's anything you should need.
All our best wishes to you both.
Linda grimmett
August 30, 2007
I am an old friend of Linda's sorry for you loss I lossed my only child Jimmy age 23 last year
Linda Morrison Grimmett Houghs Neck Quincy MA Jean Morrison Germantown
Joseph Malvesti
August 29, 2007
To a brother- inlaw i never have forgotten. A little brother i always had to keep an eye on, you will always be remember in are hearts
Love Joe, Jodi, Keith, Kevin, And Chris Malvesti
mary Morin
August 29, 2007
DEAR dOT & bOB, i AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. yOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS,Mary Morin, Braintree
Georgia Engren
August 29, 2007
You will forever be in our hearts.
Love Aunt Georgie & uncle Ed
Freddy & Barbara Hibbett
August 29, 2007
Melanson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this time of loss. God bless and keep each one of you!
August 29, 2007
Joan, Jen and Jon,
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. Joan and Brian created two beautiful children.
Your friends from Weymouth, MA
Willard Pfistner
August 29, 2007
Our deepest and dearest sympathy to Christine and all.
Sincerely, Willard and Tracy Pfistner
NIKKI BRIAN
August 29, 2007
Brian was not only the best electrician we had at Cuffys, but a true friend to all of us. He will be missed more than words can say. Love All his friends at Cuffys.
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