In Loving Memory Of
Anita Melanson
1952 - 2025

Shediac Bridge, NB – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Melanson, 72, on Monday, February 3rd, 2025.

Born in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, NB, she was the daughter of the late Edouard and the late Celeste (Arsenault) Boucher.

Prior to her retirement, she was an LPN at the Villa Providence in Shediac.

She is survived by her husband, Ovila Melanson; by her daughter, Rachelle Melanson (Martin Leger) of Cap-Pelé; by her son, Denis Melanson (Debbie Barr) of Halifax; by her granddaughters: Arielle, Maeve and Jaelle; by her sisters: Bertine Saulnier (Alfred) of Bowmanville, ON and Huberte Boucher (Roger Thériault) of Anse Bleu, NB, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Respecting Anita’s wishes, there will no visitation and funeral service.

In Anita’s memory, a donation can be made to the CHU-Dumont Foundation (Oncology).

The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.

Arrangements under the professional care of Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center, 3754 Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB, (506) 532-1050.

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70 comments

  1. Nos plus sincères sympathies à toi Ovila et le reste de la famille. Anita était une personne bien spéciale. Elle sera manquée. Nos pensées sont avec vous autres dans ces moments si difficiles.

  2. We are very sad to hear about Anita’s passing . Although we only met Anita briefly, we felt close to her due to the always kind words and thoughts passed to us by her lovely son Denis and grand daughter Arielle. Our sincere condolences go out to the family.

  3. Mes sincères sympathie à toi Rachelle et la famille durant cette dure épreuve. 🙏💔

  4. Nos sincère symphathies à toi Ovila et a toute la famille. Sorry for your loss❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

  5. Nos sincères sympathies Ovila, Rachel et Denis et à toute la famille…🙏🙏

  6. Nos sincères condoléances Ovila et à toute la famille.
    Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières.

  7. Ovila et famille nos sincères sympathies. Sela vous laisse un gros vide mais elle restera dans vous coeurs pour toujours. Christine et Harold McGrath

  8. Ovila and family
    Clarence and Julie we would like to extend your deepest sympathies. Anita was beautiful lady,she will be missed

  9. Nos sincères condoléances Ovila, Rachelle, Denis et toute la famille 🙏🙏🙏

  10. Chers Ovila, Rachelle et Denis nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous et vos familles dans ces moments difficiles.
    Si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit; n’hésitez pas à nous appeler que ce soit pour des commissions ou juste pour parler, on est là.
    Anita va nous manquer et sera dans nos pensées et nos prières.

  11. Nos sincères sympathies Ovila, Rachelle et Denis. Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous pendant ces moments difficiles. BON COURAGE

  12. Ovila and family, our sincerest condolences on your loss. We know how important she meant to you and your family.

  13. So very sad to hear this news. Met Anita at the Villa. She was such a nice girl. Sympathies to the family. May she RIP.

  14. Nos sincères condoléances à toi Ovila, Rachelle, Denis et toute la famille … une femme bien spéciale… bon courage

  15. My deepest condolences and sympathies to Ovila, Rachelle and Denis. (And the granddaughters) Mataunte Anita was a beautiful woman with a million dollar smile. She was always happy and so jovial and could light up any room! I have fond memories of picking blueberries at her house and her making us blueberry pies. She was a fun Aunt and i will miss her very much. Sending love.

  16. Our deepest condolences to our good friend Denis and the entire Melanson family. We hope your loving memories will bring you peace during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

  17. Ovila et famille,nous vous souhaitons nos plus sincères sympathies .Quel repose en paix.

  18. My heart is breaking with sadness on the loss of Matante Anita. I will truly miss you. I know that she is in no more pain and suffering no more. My sympathies to all the family and her friends. I love you Matante Anita!!❤️❤️

  19. My dearest sympathies to Ovila, Rachelle and Denis, the family and friends. I will miss my dear friend Anita. We always had a special bond. I love you very much and we will meet again one day on the other side. Fly with the Angels and please continue to care for us on earth xoxoxo

  20. Our sincere sympathy to you Ovila and the family.
    You are all in our prayers.
    Murielle & JeanGuy

  21. i am sorry to hear and i am so glad i had a chance to see her before , she was one of my best friend sympathies a toute la famile

  22. Nos sincères sympathies Ovila, Rachelle, Denis, Arielle et toute la famille. Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous autres dans ces temps difficiles. Bon courage.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  23. Sincères condoléances à Ovila et les enfants. Bon courage durant cette dure épreuve dans votre vie.

  24. Our sincere sympathies for the loss of Anita to Ovila and all family members.

  25. My sincere sympathy to all the family, from your cousin Alice. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  26. Our sincere condolences to Ovila and all of the family. Anita was a very warm and welcoming soul. We truly enjoyed spending time with both of you when we would visit. I know she will be greatly missed. May she RIP. Joanne and Glen Barrett

  27. Mes sympathies à Ovila et votre famille. Anita était une très bonne personne, depuis la première fois que je l’ai rencontré je l’ai aimé toute suite. On va manquer son beau sourire au bowling. Love Marie Robichaud.

  28. Sincères condoléances Ovila et toute la famille, mes pensées sont avec vous autres durant ce temps difficile. Rosasline.

  29. Anita, you will be missed. You are a kind soul with a great smile. It was a pleasure to know you and a fellow bowler.

  30. My deepest sympathies to Uncle Ovila, Rachelle and Denis, Matante Anita was a great aunt, she was always happy and smiling, I will miss you so much!

  31. Ovila et famille,
    Au nom de la famille de ta tante Euphémie, nos plus sincères condoléances pour la perte de ton épouse Anita, de votre maman et grand-maman
    Qu’elle repose en paix 🙏

  32. Ovila family- Please accept my sincere condolences to all families and friends,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you .

  33. My deepest Sympathy Ovila, Anita was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all that knew her. May she rest in piece🙏

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