Tribute Wall
Thursday
4
January
Celebration of Life
1:00 pm
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Lancaster Legion Branch # 69
714 Wilson St. Saint John, N.B.
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Celebration of Life
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Gary Journeay posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Gary Journeay
My condolence to Carmella and the Melanson family. I knew Laurie from little league baseball, hockey, and from hanging out in our younger days. After moving from Saint John we kept in touch. R.I.P. loyal friend.
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David and Judy Sheaves posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2024
We would like to extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Thoughts,and prayers are with all the family.
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Colleen and Betty posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss. Laurie showed courage and stamina throughout his long battle. He is at peace now.
Colleen and Betty
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Jon Barry and the extended Barry Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
I had the good fortune of knowing Laurie for much of my life. Despite the many years-long gaps between seeing him, he was always first with a smile and handshake as soon as he saw you. I first met him as a kid playing hockey with Lancaster, and came to know him through his brother (my coach) George and his nephew Bruce (who left an indelible mark on all of us who knew him). Whether it was a classic backwoods hiking/fishing trip as a teenager or seeing him over the years at the golf course, Laurie was always someone who made you feel good when you saw him. Not many people in this world have that positive impact and we can all learn something from that special part of him. I really got to know Laurie when I was his neighbour on Brandy Point Road for a short time. While it was always easy to see how warm and friendly he was, it was working and enjoying time with him as a neighbour that really showed who he was. On behalf of all the Barry's and extended family that knew Laurie, we send our sincerest wishes that all of you can use this time with family and friends to celebrate and remember Laurie.
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Marlene Abbott posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Brad and family. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time and sending heartfelt sympathy.
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Tom and Sharon Davidson posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Carmella and family,
Sorry for your loss. The last conversation we had was at Costco and I was amazed at his acceptance of his illness. He enjoyed golfing with his brothers. I'm sure he and Max will get a few rounds in up there. RIP Laurie
Tom Davidson and Sandra Frees
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Gene Wheaton posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Condolences to the family from SW Florida
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Lisa Rose Ervin posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Dear Melanson family, we are so sorry for your loss! Please know, we are praying for you and hope you are comforted knowing that others are thinking of you and praying for you at this time! Separation from someone we love is terrible! However, I know it is temporary. May God be with you all until you meet Laurie again one day in Heaven! Lisa and Bill Ervin
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Mary Jo and Danny Banks posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2023
To Carmella, Brad, Michelle and family, sincere condolences on the passing of Laurie. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
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Rick and Laura Wheaton posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2023
To Carmella, Brad and Michelle, we are sending our condolences on the los of your dear husband /father. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family at this very sad time.
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Mike Clark posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
My sincere condolences to Carmella, Brad and rest of Laurie’s family. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him.
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Betty Dunham posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Sending condolences for the passing of Laurie!
From Betty Dunham
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Richard Paxton posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Dear Carmella,Brad and Michelle,
Lee and I are so sorry to learn of Laurie's passing. It was a pleasure to have met Laurie and spent some time with you folks over the years. Laurie was especially helpful to us during the building of our hose in Morrisdale. I regret not having spent more time with Laurie.
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Mike Sue Ervin posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Carmella Brad Michelle and family. We are sorry for your loss. Laurie was a great guy and we will miss his visits and chats.
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Amy Brothers posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Carmella, Brad and Michelle,
I would like to express my sincere condolences to your family. Words can't express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts.
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Bill and Karla Miller posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Carmella ,Danielle ,Brad and family , We are so very sorry to hear of Laurie's passing.. He was a great neighbor when we were in Grandbay. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
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Fred & Lima Vautour posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Carmella and all of the Melanson family. We will all miss Laurie and his wonderful smile. He will golfing heaven now playing pool. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Ron and Francine Harvey posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Michelle and Dave and family we feel for you and know that special bond between a Dad and Daughter is always there please know we are thinking of you
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David Mills posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Brad, so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
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Kevin Barton posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
It's with my deepest sympathies to here that such a great guy has passed. I don't know of anyone who ever had a bad word about Laurie. Wish the family all my best and again me and my family express our deepest sympathies.
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David and Danielle Hey posted a condolence
Friday, December 29, 2023
Such sad news and we wish to pass our deepest condolences to the whole family. I will miss our ATV trips along the trails and our time at the camp. He loved the outdoors so much.
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Joe O'Brien posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brad and family, very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad .
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David Galbraith posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
So sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. After not seeing him for a few years, I ran into him in Grand Bay this fall and we had a nice chat. Laurie was always excited and eager to talk about business and other local events. We have dealt with the Melanson family for over 40 years, and continue to do so with the third generation. I think Laurie was proud of that, and that he was able to pass on his wisdom and work ethic. Truly a well known, and well respected member of our community. He will be missed.
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Ann & Larry Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Our condolences to Carmella, Brad and the family.
Ann & Larry Brown
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Bill Ervin posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brad, I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. I did not get to know your father like I knew you. But your foot print on this earth is a testament of your father's existence and guidance. My thoughts are with you and family.
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Randall Goodwin posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brad, my sincere condolences to you and the family in the passing of your farther. My prayers will be with you all during this difficult time. God bless.
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Randy K posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
My most sincere condolences to Carmella and her family on Laurie’s passing. Laurie will be missed by the many of us who have very fond memories of him going back decades. Wishing you the strength to manage through this difficult time, especially following so soon after Gary and Darlene. My father always thought Laurie was simply wonderful, which is about a good a letter of reference that anyone could ever hope for.
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JOE LEBLANC posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I KNEW LAURIE MY WHOLE LIFE AND IF THERE IS ONE THING I KNOW FOR SURE IS ,THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A LOT BETTER PLACE, IF WE HAD MORE PEOPLE LIKELAURIE IN IT. P. S. THE GATES OF HEAVEN ARE WIDE OPEN FOR YOU MY FRIEND. R. I. P
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chub magee posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
George, Paul, Jack and the rest of the Melanson Family. So sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. He had a long, tough journey but his suffering is over now. He was a dedicated and hard-working man. May he rest in peace. Chub Magee
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Linda Breau posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
To the Family of Laurie Vautour my 2nd cousin. Keep all the memories of your happy times together enjoying the outdoors camping bonfires etc. God bless you all. Be kind to each other!
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Laurel Reid posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
My love to you Carmella and your family, as you celebrate Laurie's amazing life of accomplishments. A wonderful husband, father and entrepreneur, I will miss his integrity, honour, kindness, sense of humour,, laughter and outlook toward life. So many contributions. Much love to you and yours.
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Brenda Graham posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I am so very sorry Laurie has passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Camella and the children.
Brenda Graham
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Gloria Barker posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Melanson Family: The more enriched a person makes our lives, the harder it is for us to let them go. We are so very sorry for your loss and hope that the wonderful memories you have of Laurie will support you through this difficult time.
Gloria and Greg
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Gloria Barker posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Carmella, my heartfelt condolences on Laurie’s passing; his was a life lived to its fullest with many accomplishments. Not only a successful entrepreneur he had a happy marriage, a wonderful family, and a loving home. His legacy will certainly live on.
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Mercer Carol posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Our sincerest condolences to Brad, Maureen & Family. Mark, Carol, Gail & Staff at Sure Flow.
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Natalie and Tony Wilkins posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brad:
So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Tony and Natalie Wilkins
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Management & Staff at D-Tech Auto Repair Ltd. posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brad & Family,
We are very saddened to hear of Laurie's passing. May you take comfort in all the wonderful memories made throughout the years and hold them close and cherish them now and forever. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Karen Scovil posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brad & Maureen and family
I am so sorry to hear about Laurie - my sincere sympathies to all the family.
Karen Scovil
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Marcia (Magee) McClelland posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I'm saddened to hear of Laurie's passing. I have many fond memories of growing up in Milford and having the Melansons as neighbours. My deepest sympathy to Carmella, your children and all the Melanson family. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted by loving memories as you move forward.
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John Stears posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I have know Laurie for over 55 years, grew up together in Lancaster and Fairville.
I used to visit him and Earl often on my way past their camp on the way up the Mountain to Sherwood.
Laurie was always a very kind and generous Gentleman to all.
I will miss him.
John Stears; Westfield & Nassau.
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Patsy O'Brien posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. My deepest condolences to his lovely family.
I remember him so well, having been another child of Milford. He was a well-known and admired member of our young community, all those years ago. May he find a home in Heaven with his family and friends there, and have eternal peace in God's love and generosity. Rest in Peace, Laurie.
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Truman & Diane Hayward posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Laurie and I were born within a month of each other. His first home was Milford and mine was Randolph, but we didn’t meet until we were competitors in the waste management industry, bidding on the same jobs. We became fast friends for over 40 years and shared a lot of great memories in our mutual love of old cars and car shows. He was a true gentleman, was always there to lend a helping hand when needed and will be greatly missed. Deepest condolences to Carmella, Brad and their families,
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Patsy McDougall posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
My deepest condolences to Carmella and the Melanson family,
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Jamie and Linda Wright posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Carmella. So very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was always ready with a smile and eager to chat, He gave you all his very best. Keep his memories close
May he Rest in Peace
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Shannon Fredericks posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sending the family our deepest condolences.
The Fredericks
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pat seeds posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
My sincere condolences to Carmella and all the Melanson family, Laurie was a very nice person,he will be missed by all who knew him,keeping all Laurie's family in my prayers,
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Gille Gaudet posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sending condolences to Carmella and the Melanson family. Laurie was a great guy and a perfect defense partner in Europe. He and Carmella treated our daughter with class and respect..He will be missed...Gille and Paulette Gaudet
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Lori Emery Zinck posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sending my sincere condolences to the Melanson family. Special thoughts go out to Paul, Krista, Andrea and Lucas.
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Karen Tippett posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Condolences to Carmilla and Family
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Mary Stackhouse posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Our deepest Condolences to Carmella and family on the passing of Laurie. I remember Laurie from school and his friendship with my cousin Brian. So deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers for all his family.
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Norman Mazerolle posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
So sorry to hear about Laurie. Condolences to the Melanson Family.
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Jody Melvin posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Praying you all find peace and comfort knowing he went out on his own terms with his family surrounding him. May all your wonderful memories guide you through the days ahead.
Thinking of you all.
Jody (Denton) and Bill Melvin
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Peter and Vicky Hobart posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Carmella, Michelle, Brad and families,
We are truly sad to hear of Laurie's passing. I was glad to see him, along with Carmella and Brad at the Country Store this fall. I sat with them for a while and we shared some laughs. We've lost a great friend. Rest in Peace Laurie.
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Elaine Elkin posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you Carmella and your family.
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Jenn Grinton posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Jack, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Thinking of you and your family.
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Marie Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Carm we are so sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family….Love Dave and Marie
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Larry Mason posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing.
I knew Laurie from my years with the Water and Sewerage Dept . A great and fair man to work with !!
I also played pool with Laurie ( great pool player)
Remember the fun we had in Nashville, good time at the Wild Horse Saloon !!!
Laurie was a great guy to Know !!
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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This is Laurie as I remember him, always enjoyed being at the camp and the outdoors,I had many a ride on the ATVs with him and fun talks on any subject. I will miss as we all will. Condolences to the whole family
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Margo Claessen posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Carm I am so very sorry for the loss of Laurie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margo Claessen
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Chip and Kristi posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed so much by so many. You are all in our prayers.
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Reva Gaunce-McKinnon posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Michelle and Brad, so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all family and friends during this difficult time.
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merle hoben posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Condolences to your family. Always enjoyed talking to Laurie.
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Carol Walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Melanson Family,Sincere condolences on your loss.Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.Shirley Melanson
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Carol Walsh posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Melanson Family,Sincere condolences on your loss of a great person.Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.Carol Bradbin Walsh & Wayne Bradbin
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Paula and Brad Bosfet posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing ,the world has lost an amazing man
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RNEWMAN@NB.SYMPATICO.CA posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.EVERY ONE WHO KNEW THIS MAN HAS LOST A FRIEND.
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Bob& Maureen Ervin posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
caramel & family We are so sorry to hear of Laurie,passing I 've known Laurie most of my life from playing hockey @ Lancaster rink & working around old cars in our early years & I can never forget the first home we bought up in Nerepis & had big problem with our septic & Laurie to the rescue & did he help us out & found problem & corrected it & ever since I have told the story to every guy who can to service our tank since & this year was his grandson Kirkland we had quite a laugh I lots fund times when we meet our thought & prayers are sure you & family Bob ( Ringo) & Maureen Ervin
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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