Arthur Melanson

Arthur J. Melanson was born in Sackville, NB, on November 22, 1931. He passed away at the age of 86, in Cambridge, Ontario. Arthur was the beloved husband of Jennie, and father to Bruce, Gord, and Harold. He was also a proud Grandpa to Lindy, Bruce Jr., Gordy Jr., Jennifer, Jessica, Cody, Hailey, Joshua, and Amanda, along with 11 Great-grandchildren. He grew up in a large family with many siblings, including Norman, Raymond, Albert, Yvonne, Janet, Donald, Alan, Lorry, Alyre and Paula. Arthur was predeceased by his loving parents, Ernest and Leona.

Arthur proudly served his country during the Korean War and is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 121. He enlisted in the Canadian Army Special Forces on November 13, 1950. He proudly served until being honourably discharged in April, 1954. On March 8, 1951, Arthur completed 16 weeks of Infantry Recruit Basic Training at Valcartier, Quebec. He was later posted at bases in Fort Lewis, Washington, and Korea.

According to his family and friends, Arthur was an easy going man and enjoyed the simple things in life, like his guitar, building things, playing horseshoes and spending time with friends at his camper.