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Elizabeth Melanson Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Caissie) Melanson, of Waltham, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 in The Lutheran Home in Worcester. She was 76. Elizabeth was born in St. Philippe,Wisener, New Brunswick, Canada on September 17, 1942, a daughter of the late Clement and Anna (Gallant) Caissie, and had been a Waltham resident since 1963. Until her retirement she had worked for years in the cafeteria at the Watertown Middle School. Along with her husband, Bernie, she enjoyed many happy times at the French-American Victory Club in Waltham where they made lifelong friendships. The wife of the late Bernard J. Melanson, she leaves her children, Maurice B. Melanson of Maynard, Yvette G. Fagan of Westminster, Phillip C. Melanson of Waltham and Monique A. Melanson of Holden; her grandchildren, Ryan, Kendra and Michael Melanson, Tyler and Connor Fagan, and Genevieve Randall; her sister, Loretta Norton of Fitchburg, and many nieces, nephews and their families. Elizabeth was the grandmother of the late Tanner Melanson and the sister of the late Paul, Roger, Bernard, Jeanitta, Alice, Bernadette, Cecilia, Louise, AnnMarie, and Lucie. Family and friends will honor and remember Elizabeth's life by gathering for calling hours in the Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Friday, June 28th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham, where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. To offer condolences online, please visit www.JoyceFuneralHome.com

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Published by Waltham News Tribune from Jun. 27 to Jul. 4, 2019.

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Lionel et Therese Gallant

June 28, 2019

Our sympathies to the family

Normand Gallant

June 27, 2019

Sincere condolences to all the family from your cousin Normand (George and Edmee Gallants son).My father was Anna(Gallant) Caissie brother.

Fernande Babin

June 27, 2019

Sincere condolences,I met your mother and father when I was younger and visited Roger and Maria in Massachusetts, lovely memories of fun times and family gatherings, thinking of you in this difficult time.

Your neighbor..

June 27, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Melanson family for the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provides his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19

Helene Leger( Caissie)

June 27, 2019

To all the children and grandchildren our condolances from cousins in Canada.

Audrey Wilson

June 26, 2019

Your mother was a beautiful lady and will be missed so much. So sorry for your loss.

elaine cowing

June 25, 2019

Our deepest condolences from elaine and paul cowing

Stacey Melanson

June 24, 2019

I am so sorry for you loss. My heart is heavy for you in this time of sorrow. She will be missed dearly. Elizabeth Rest In Peace. Love Always, Stacey Melanson

Daniel, Sharlene & Germaine Cormier

June 24, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jean-Guy and Andrea LeBlanc

June 24, 2019

We would like to offer the family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your beloved mother rest in peace.

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Jun

28

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Jun

29

Calling hours

9:00 a.m.

Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Jun

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Mary's Church

133 School Street, Waltham, MA

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