John Melanson Obituary
John was the son of Martin and Mary Melanson, he was born in Dover NH and raised in Somersworth, before moving to Rochester.
John was predeceased by his wife Germaine (Morin) Melanson. He leaves behind 3 daughters, Marie, Monica and Madelyn, 3 sons John, James and Fred, 2 sons-in-law and 1 daughter-in-law, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews.
John was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Navy, he was a lifelong Teamster having worked at various trucking companies in the Seacoast area. He loved puzzle books and television.
Funeral services will be held at Grondin's Funeral Home in Rochester. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Rochester
At the Request of the family. Services will be private.
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