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SOPHIE MELANSON Suddenly, on Wednesday, March 27 at her residence, Sophie Melanson passed away at the age of 73. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Melanson on October 26, 1989. Sophie is survived by one daughter Wendy and husband Arvo Lean of Savant Lake, ON; and her son Craig and wife Connie of Winnipeg. She will be sadly missed by her three grandchildren, Kevin (Andrea), Kendall (Tanya) and Kristine; great-granddaughter Trinity; brother Walter (Dorothy) Zuk; and sister Natalie White; as well as nieces and nephews. Sophie was born in Savant Lake and after receiving some of her education and some work experience in Winnipeg she returned there to marry and raise her family. She moved with her husband to Winnipeg after his retirement from the C.N.R. in 1981. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2H8. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 31, 2002