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Edward Melanson Obituary
Formerly of Flint, Edward was born in Canada, the son of Edward Joseph and Orida M. (Doiron) Melanson. Edward married Bernita Conway on June 24, 1947, in Flint.
Edward retired from GM Chevrolet manufacturing in 1975 after 30 years of service.
He was a member of the Grant United Methodist Church, where he belonged to the Kingsmen.
He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. Edward was a Jack of all trades; he could build or fix anything. Edward loved to garden; he canned pickles, salsa and grew the best corn. He was known as the "pickle man."
Edward is survived by two daughters, Judy (William) Smith of Buckley and Joyce Smith of Hillman; one son, Guy (Cindy) Melanson of Kingsley; nine grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Darleen (Alex) Smith and Diane Markiff, both of Canada; brother and sisters-in-law, Marlin (Connie) Conway, Ronnie Conway, both of Buckley, Robert (Rosie) Berry of Lansing and Delorse Heart of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernita Melanson in 2005; daughter, Janet (Don) Firman; sisters, Doreen (Joe) Wysoski, Dot (Bud) Ebrele and Delorse (John) Magill; and son-in-law, Delbert Smith.
Funeral services will be held today, March 15, 2007, at 11 a.m., from the Covell Funeral Home in Kingsley, with the Rev. Carl Green and the Rev. James Breithaupt officiating. Burial will take place in Grant Township Cemetery in the spring.
Memorials may be directed to Grant United Methodist Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Kingsley.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Melanson
Cheri Haines
April 5, 2007
" What a wonderful man ". Jesus
will truly have a special angel
in heaven.
Rap Posnik
March 15, 2007
Ed asked me to play the keyboard at Grant for one of his favorite songs. He sang out as I played, and from his heart. He may not have been on key, but it was one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. He came to us in the power of Jesus Christ, and when he came to church, this light came with him. He would say, "we made it", when I would ask him who's we Ed, and he'd reply "Me and the Lord". Ed was the best door greeter from all the churches I have been to, and thank God, he will greet us and show us around when we get to where he is at. He was never afraid to proclaim Jesus is his Lord and Savior, and he achieved such satisfaction in leading any of us to Jesus as well.
Can we follow his example, I am going to try, for this man left a mark on me, and it is truely the Lord. God Bless you Ed, your now in the garden. Ahmen.
Jennifer Sladek
March 15, 2007
Although I did not know the "Pickle Man" very well, I can tell you that he was very generous and friendly. It was potluck Sunday at one of our first visits to Grant United Methodist Church and Ed gave my family a jar of his SCRUMPTIOUS pickles - and he even told us that there's more where those came from!
Jaylee Jacobs
March 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
I always enjoined his sense of humor and sweet personality. He will be greatly missed.
Jeanie & Mike English
March 15, 2007
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Ed was a good man, through and through and I know he touched many people with his kind, light-hearted way. Our best to all who loved him.
sherry smith wood
March 14, 2007
im sorry to hear about your dad.i know he will be missed from all.keep your head high.love sherry smith wood
Raymond & Francis Kahla
March 14, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our faimily has known your family for years. We know that we will all be reunited in the near future and will rejoice together for eternity with our Lord Jesus.
Donna
March 14, 2007
I know Ed will be missed but he is in a better place and back with Bernita and family. He will be watching and waiting and will be there to greet us when our time comes...
Denise Ramsay
March 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about Ed. He was such a nice person. I will always remember him coming into the bank where I worked and "flirting" with all of us girls! I will also remember him in church and his great devotion to God. I'm sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
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