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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, grandfather, great grandfather, husband, brother and friend Alphonse Melanson at the age of 90. He is survived by his five children: Charline (John Bourque), Nicole (Maurice Belliveau), Diane, Luc (Francine), and Chantal (Dave Foley); his eight grandchildren: Julien, Janik, Mathieu, Jérémie, Jocelyne, Josée, Zacharie and Julie; his eight and soon to be nine great-grandchildren, whom he adored! His brother Angelo (Yolande), his sisters: Juliette, Annette and Gracia; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Germaine, his father Eloi, mother Julie (Arsenault), his sisters Eloise DesRoches (Joseph), Imelda and Lucille Babin (Raymond) and his brothers Honoré, Leonard, Yvon, Ola and Léonce.
Dad’s greatest joy was being close to his family. Even just a few weeks before his passing he still attended family suppers and gatherings and had the pleasure of meeting his 8th great grandchild. The pride he has always had for having a wonderful wife and family was remarkable and he would mention this often, even during his final days he told us how thankful he was for his family.
Alphonse graduated from College St Joseph and later on was the proud owner of Moncton Carpetland. After many years of working long hours and being great to his clientele, he later on took a position with The Moncton Sewage Commission to end his working career.
Alphonse was very active and devoted to many committees and played a very important role with all of them. The Chevaliers de Colomb, Paroisse Notre Dame de la Paix, Golden Age Clubs (Moncton/Grand Digue) even up to a few months ago he was selling tickets for his famous Loto 104 for fundraising. He also loved making poutines rapées with these groups. He loved playing pool, cards, crib, pochettes, lawn bowling, bowling, washers, horseshoes, and many more games. He also enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden and doing many handyman and construction projects. Our Dad will be missed and remembered for his devotion to his family and his commitment to everyone he had in his life. He was always ready to help his family and friends with many projects.
We would like to thank everyone who was by his side for his final days and staff at Oasis Residence and Georges Dumont Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Passage-Chartersville Funeral Home (363 Amirault St, Dieppe, NB, E1A 1G1, 506-857-1901), on Wednesday July 8, 2026, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Thursday July 9, 2026, from 9:30am to 11:00am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am in the Passage Funeral Home Chapel.
In memory of Alphonse, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage ~ Chartersville Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Center.
My sincere condolences to Diane and her family on the passing of their father ; and to his extended family and friends . RIP Alphonse 🙏🏼
My sincere condolences to the families.
Nos sincères condoléances à Diane et toute la famille.
Mes deepest sympathies Charline to you and your siblings and your families xox
Nos sinceres sympathies à toute sa famille!
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Chantel, we are with you in spirit and thinking of you during this time of your dad’s passing. May the many wonderful
memories of your dad and mom carry you in the days, weeks and years ahead. With loving kindness, Ron and Pat Cope.
We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.
Your father was a very special and gentle soul who was kind to all.
May he rest ever so peacefully,
Sympathies à la famille et amis.
Luc, Fran and family. Pierre and I send you are deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. We are sending you hugs.
Nos plus sincères condoléances!🙏
Mes sincères condoléances Charline ,Nicole et à toute votre famille pour le départ de votre papa ,grand-père .
Le temps passe vite . On dirait que c’est trop vite après le départ de sa Germaine . Son départ laisse un moment de réflexion sur l’amour et la famille . Il avait toujours un regard calme et agréable et Il était content de nous voir quand l’occasion ce présentait . Sympathies à toute la famille . Je peux imaginer votre peine . Amour XO Gertrude
It’s with great sadness to see a close friend leave us. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Sincères condoléances à la famille
Sincères sympathies à vous tous !! Nos pensées sont avec vous dans ces moments difficiles!! xoxo
Sincères condoléances à toi Diane et toute la famille. Mes pensées sont avec vous tous pendant ce moment difficile. Il est maintenant auprès de sa bien aimée ❤️🕊️
Rip Mon ami. Oasis Residence
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Mes sincères sympathies à la famille. Alphonse était assis à la même table que notre père à la Résidence Moncton. Nous sommes très reconnaissants qu’il prenait soin de notre père en poussant sa chaise pour qu’il s’assoit ou en vidant du lait dans son café ou qu’il ait sa commande de nourriture. Merci Alphonse et repose en paix.
Chantal, our sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Nos sincères sympathies de Ray, Jeanita et la famille
Mes sympathies à toi Nicole et ta famille.